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US Air Mail Meter Stamp
United States · 2018 · $2.40
A rectangular meter stamp impression featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top, 'AIR MAIL' in the center, and the denomination '$2.40' at the bottom. It includes a circular postmark indicating 'WASHINGTON DC' and the date 'JAN 11 2018'.
Meter stamps like this one represent the widespread use of automated postage for commercial and bulk mail in the modern era. This particular impression indicates payment for airmail service, reflecting the continued importance of expedited mail delivery.
Image: Rick Stambaugh · License: Public domain
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