US Pitney Bowes Meter Stamp

United States · 1950 · Variable (CENTS)

A rectangular meter stamp indicia featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top, a placeholder for the date, and 'CENTS' at the bottom. It includes the text 'PITNEY BOWES' and 'METER 1000000' (a placeholder for the meter number) on the left.

Meter stamps revolutionized mail processing by allowing businesses to print postage directly, streamlining bulk mailing and reducing the need for adhesive stamps. This design represents a common type of Pitney Bowes meter used widely in the United States.