common1945-1980

United States Meter Stamp, Type ESY-BA5.10

Name: United States Meter Stamp, Type ESY-BA5.10
Brand: United States

United States · 1950 · Variable

A black and white catalog image of a United States meter stamp, identified as Type ESY-BA5.10. Meter stamps are impressions made by a franking machine, used by businesses and organizations to prepay postage.

Meter stamps revolutionized postal services by allowing businesses to print postage directly, streamlining mail processing and reducing the need for traditional adhesive stamps.

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meter-stamp postal-history

Catalog Numbers

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michel

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.25

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.1

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.05

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.01

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