common1900-1945

United States Meter Stamp Type ESY-BG1

Name: United States Meter Stamp Type ESY-BG1
Brand: United States

United States · 1900 ·

A catalog image of a United States meter stamp, Type ESY-BG1, affixed to a photograph of the meter machine. The impression features 'US POSTAGE' and a postmark, likely from a Pitney Bowes meter.

Meter stamps revolutionized postal franking by allowing businesses to print postage directly, streamlining mail processing and reducing reliance on adhesive stamps.

Printing Method

Digital

Themes

meter-stamp postage

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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.