common1900-1945

United States Meter Stamp, Type ESY-BA5.12

Name: United States Meter Stamp, Type ESY-BA5.12
Brand: United States

United States · 1900 ·

A catalog image of a United States meter stamp, specifically type ESY-BA5.12. It features a simple design typically generated by a postage meter machine for bulk mail.

Meter stamps represent a significant aspect of postal history, allowing businesses and individuals to print postage directly, streamlining mail processing and accounting.

Printing Method

Digital

Themes

meter-stamp postal-history

Image: · License:

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.3

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.2

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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