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United States Meter Stamp, Type ESY-BA4.5 (33 cents)

Name: United States Meter Stamp, Type ESY-BA4.5 (33 cents)
Brand: United States

United States · 2001 · 33 cents

A red United States meter stamp, Type ESY-BA4.5, franked for 33 cents. The design includes 'US POSTAGE', the value, and the city 'PITTSBURGH, PA' with the date 'DEC 17 2001'.

Meter stamps like this represent a significant evolution in postal franking, allowing businesses and individuals to print postage directly onto mail, streamlining the mailing process and reducing reliance on traditional adhesive stamps.

Printing Method

Digital

Themes

meter-stamp postage usa

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.4

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.35

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.3

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.