common1900-1945

United States Meter Stamp, Type DC1.1a

Name: United States Meter Stamp, Type DC1.1a
Brand: United States

United States · 1935 · Variable

A classic United States meter stamp impression, designated as Type DC1.1a. It features the prominent 'U.S. POSTAGE' inscription at the top, with a blank space below for the variable denomination applied by the franking machine.

Meter stamps like the DC1.1a revolutionized mail processing for businesses in the early to mid-20th century, allowing for efficient, on-demand printing of postage directly onto mail pieces, thereby streamlining bulk mail operations.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

meter-stamp postal-history franked-mail

Catalog Numbers

meterDC1.1a

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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.