uncommon1900-1945

United States Meter Stamp, Type AR-NAV1.1

Name: United States Meter Stamp, Type AR-NAV1.1
Brand: United States

United States · 1900 ·

A catalog image of a United States meter stamp, identified by the specialized catalog designation AR-NAV1.1. This type represents a specific design used by postal metering machines for franking mail.

Meter stamps are a significant part of postal history, reflecting the mechanization of mail processing and the shift from traditional adhesive stamps to machine-generated postage. They provide insight into the evolution of postal services.

Printing Method

Digital

Themes

meter-stamp postal-history machinery

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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.