United States Meter Stamp, Type EC2.3
United States · 1940 · 3 cents
A United States meter stamp, Type EC2.3, produced by a Pitney Bowes R-series machine. It features the 'U.S. POSTAGE' inscription and a 3-cent denomination, typical of postal rates in the mid-20th century.
Meter stamps revolutionized mail processing for businesses in the early 20th century, allowing for efficient, on-demand postage printing directly onto mail pieces, significantly streamlining postal operations.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Off-center or visible wear
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