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Facer Identification Marks on US Mail

Name: Facer Identification Marks on US Mail
Brand: United States

United States · 1900 ·

An image illustrating various Facer Identification Marks (FIMs) used on US mail. These machine-readable bar codes are applied by postal sorting equipment for automated processing.

Introduced by the USPS in the 1980s, FIMs are crucial for modern mail automation, enabling efficient orientation and sorting of envelopes.

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postal-markings automation us-mail

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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