United States 10¢ Meter Stamp

United States · 1975 · 10¢

A red rectangular meter stamp featuring 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top, a '10¢' denomination, and the meter number 'P.B. METER 148960'. It includes a wavy line cancellation.

Meter stamps revolutionized mail processing for businesses, offering an alternative to adhesive stamps. This example illustrates the widespread adoption of postage meters in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century, specifically during the period when the first-class letter rate was 10 cents.