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common1945-1980
United States Meter Stamp, Type AR-NAV6E
United States · 1960 · 5¢
A United States meter stamp featuring 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top, a '5¢' denomination, and a wavy line cancellation pattern. The meter type is identified as AR-NAV6E.
Meter stamps like this revolutionized mail processing for businesses, allowing direct printing of postage. This specific type represents a common design used in the United States during the mid-20th century for commercial and institutional mail.
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