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common1945-1980
United States Meter Stamp, Group D
United States · 1960 · Variable (cents)
A rectangular meter stamp featuring 'U.S. POSTAGE' and 'P.B. METER' (Pitney Bowes Meter) with a variable denomination box, accompanied by a wavy line cancellation pattern.
Meter stamps like this revolutionized mail processing for businesses, allowing them to print postage directly onto envelopes, enhancing efficiency and reducing the need for traditional adhesive stamps.
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scott_meterGroup D
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