USA Type E4 Meter Stamp

United States · 1930 · 2 CENTS

A rectangular meter stamp featuring 'U.S. POSTAGE PAID' with a denomination of '2 CENTS'. It includes the city of origin 'NEW YORK N.Y.' and a meter number.

Meter stamps like the Type E4 were a significant innovation in postal history, allowing businesses to print postage directly, streamlining mail processing and reducing the need for adhesive stamps for bulk mail.