United States Meter Stamp, Type E9

United States · 1950 · Variable

A rectangular meter stamp impression featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top and 'PAID' in the center, with a space for the variable denomination. It includes a wavy line cancellation pattern on the left side.

Meter stamps like this revolutionized mail processing by allowing businesses to print postage directly, streamlining operations. The Type E9 refers to a specific design used by Pitney Bowes machines, widely adopted in the United States for commercial mail.