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US Pitney Bowes Meter Stamp
United States · 1999 · 33¢
A red Pitney Bowes meter stamp featuring 'US POSTAGE', the date 'DEC 10 '99', a denomination of '0.33', and the serial number 'ESY-A27'.
Meter stamps revolutionized mail processing for businesses by allowing on-demand printing of postage. This example from 1999 reflects the widespread adoption of such automated systems in the late 20th century.
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Digital
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