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United States Meter Stamp Type AR-APO8
common1945-1980

United States Meter Stamp Type AR-APO8

United States · 1965 · Variable (US Cents/Dollars)

A functional rectangular meter stamp from the United States, featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top, wavy cancellation lines, and 'PITNEY BOWES' at the bottom. This design is designated as Type AR-APO8 in specialized meter stamp catalogs.

Meter stamps like this revolutionized mail processing for businesses, providing an efficient alternative to traditional adhesive stamps for bulk mail and representing a significant step in postal automation.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1
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.