US Meter Stamp

United States · 1960 · 5¢

A red rectangular meter stamp featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top, a '5¢' denomination, and the meter number 'P.B. METER 100000' with the date 'JAN 12 1960'.

Meter stamps revolutionized mail processing for businesses by allowing them to print postage directly, reflecting a shift towards more efficient postal operations in the mid-20th century.