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US Postage Meter Mark - Pitney Bowes Mailstream
common1980-2010

US Postage Meter Mark - Pitney Bowes Mailstream

United States · 2007 · 24 cents

A modern US postage meter marking, created using a Pitney Bowes Mailstream system. This particular mark was applied to a postcard-sized letter sheet, indicating the postage paid.

Postage meter marks represent a significant evolution in postal services, allowing businesses and individuals to prepay postage directly, streamlining mail processing and reducing reliance on traditional adhesive stamps.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.4
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.3
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.2
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.