common1945-1980

United States Meter Stamp, Type AR-NAV4.2N

Name: United States Meter Stamp, Type AR-NAV4.2N
Brand: United States

United States · 1970 · Variable

A catalog image of a United States meter stamp, identified as Type AR-NAV4.2N. It features the text 'US POSTAGE' and a cancellation-like design, indicating its use for postal franking.

Meter stamps represent a significant development in postal history, allowing businesses and individuals to print postage directly, streamlining mail processing and reducing reliance on traditional adhesive stamps.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

meter-stamp postal-history franking

Catalog Numbers

scott

michel

Image: · License:

View on Wikimedia Commons

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.