US First Class Postage Meter Mark (Hasler)

United States · 2007 · First Class

A rectangular postage meter mark featuring 'US POSTAGE' and 'FIRST-CLASS' text, along with the date 'OCT 14 2007', city 'NEW YORK, NY', and a meter number. A barcode-like pattern is present on the right side.

This meter mark illustrates the widespread use of automated postage systems in the early 21st century for business mail, replacing traditional adhesive stamps for efficiency and tracking.