United States Meter Stamp, Type ED1.2

United States · 1960 · 3 CENTS

A rectangular meter stamp impression featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top, 'METER' in the center, and '3 CENTS' at the bottom. It includes the date 'DEC 19 1960' and a meter number.

Meter stamps revolutionized postal services by allowing businesses to print postage directly, streamlining mail processing. This 1960 impression reflects the standard postal rates and technology for bulk mailings in the mid-20th century United States.