common1900-1945

United States Meter Stamp, Type ESY-BE1

Name: United States Meter Stamp, Type ESY-BE1
Brand: United States of America

United States of America · 1940 · Variable (USD)

This is a standard rectangular meter stamp design, featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top and 'PAID' prominently in the center. It includes designated spaces for the date, the variable postage amount, and the meter machine's serial number.

Meter stamps like the ESY-BE1 revolutionized mail processing for businesses and large organizations, allowing them to print postage directly onto envelopes or labels. This particular type was widely used by Pitney Bowes machines from the 1920s through the mid-20th century.

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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.