uncommon1945-1980

USA Postage Due Meter Stamp Slogan Varieties

Name: USA Postage Due Meter Stamp Slogan Varieties
Brand: United States

United States · 1955 · N/A

A catalog image showcasing various United States postage due meter stamp slogan varieties, specifically types DA and DB. These stamps feature the word 'DUE' enclosed in a box, often accompanied by additional text or slogans indicating the reason for insufficient postage.

Postage due meter stamps were utilized by the U.S. Post Office to efficiently mark mail that required additional postage, standardizing the process for collecting underpayments from recipients.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

meter-stamp postage-due slogan

Catalog Numbers

scottType D, DA-DB varieties

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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

$1.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75

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.