uncommon1900-1945

USA Meter Stamp, Type ESY-BA5.5

Name: USA Meter Stamp, Type ESY-BA5.5
Brand: United States

United States · 1900 ·

A black and white catalog image of a United States meter stamp, identified by its type designation ESY-BA5.5. This image represents a specific design or franking pattern used by postal metering machines.

Meter stamps are an important part of postal history, representing the evolution of automated postage application. They allowed for efficient processing of mail and provided a record of postage payment without traditional adhesive stamps.

Printing Method

Digital

Themes

meter-stamp postal-history

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$45

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$27

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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