USA Meter Stamp Type EA1.1a

United States · 2016 · 47¢

A rectangular meter stamp with 'US POSTAGE' at the top and '0.47' as the denomination. It features a wavy line pattern on the left and the date 'MAR 21 2016'.

Meter stamps like this one represent a modern method of postage payment, printed directly onto mail by a franking machine. They are crucial for efficient bulk mail processing and reflect the evolution of postal services beyond traditional adhesive stamps.