common1945-1980

United States Meter Stamp, Type AR-NAV3.2C

Name: United States Meter Stamp, Type AR-NAV3.2C
Brand: United States

United States · 1960 · 3.2 cents

A United States meter stamp, Type AR-NAV3.2C, featuring the indicia for 3.2 cents postage. Meter stamps are impressions made by a postage meter machine, serving as proof of postage payment for various mail classes.

Meter stamps became widely adopted in the mid-20th century, allowing businesses and organizations to print postage directly onto mail, significantly streamlining bulk mail processing and reducing reliance on traditional adhesive stamps.

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meter-stamp postal-history postage-meter

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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