common1945-1980

United States Air Mail Meter Stamp, Type AR-AIR1.1A

Name: United States Air Mail Meter Stamp, Type AR-AIR1.1A
Brand: United States

United States · 1960 · Variable (meter stamp)

A rectangular meter stamp design for airmail service, featuring 'AIR MAIL' and 'POSTAGE' text. This specific type, AR-AIR1.1A, is associated with Pitney Bowes meter machines.

Meter stamps provided a convenient and efficient method for businesses to apply postage directly to mail, particularly for bulk and airmail services, reducing the need for traditional adhesive stamps.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

airmail meter-stamp postage

Catalog Numbers

meter_stamp_catalogAR-AIR1.1A

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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