USA Meter Stamp Type E6

United States · 1932 · 3 cents

A rectangular meter stamp impression featuring 'U.S. POSTAGE PAID' at the top and '3 CENTS' at the bottom, with the date 'DEC 28 1932' and a meter number in the center.

Meter stamps like this one were crucial for businesses in the early 20th century, streamlining mail processing and reflecting the increasing industrialization of postal services. This 1932 example shows their use during the Great Depression.