USA Meter Stamp, Type AR-FPO4A

United States · 2018 · Variable postage

A red meter stamp featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top, a stylized eagle in the center, and 'PITNEY BOWES METER NO. 0000000' at the bottom. It represents a generic example of meter stamp type AR-FPO4A.

Meter stamps represent a significant development in postal history, allowing for automated postage payment and printing directly onto mail, improving efficiency and reducing the need for adhesive stamps.