US Pitney Bowes Meter Stamp

United States · 2003 · 37¢

A red meter indicium featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top, 'PITNEY BOWES' and 'ESY-A24' below, and the denomination '0.37' in the center. It also includes the date 'FEB 20 2003' and the city 'SAN DIEGO CA'.

Meter stamps represent a significant development in postal history, allowing businesses and individuals to print postage directly, streamlining mail processing and accounting. This particular stamp reflects the common use of Pitney Bowes meters in the early 21st century for standard letter mail in the US.