US 3-cent Meter Stamp, Pittsburgh

United States · 1960 · 3¢

The stamp features a simple rectangular design with 'US POSTAGE' at the top, '3¢' denomination, and a circular postmark indicating 'PITTSBURGH, PA' and the date 'NOV 10 1960'. It also includes the meter number 'METER 104780'.

Meter stamps represent a significant development in postal history, allowing businesses and individuals to frank mail directly, streamlining the mailing process and reducing the need for adhesive stamps. This 1960 example reflects the widespread adoption of such technology in the mid-20th century.