common1900-1945

United States Meter Stamp, Type ESY-CA6.2

Name: United States Meter Stamp, Type ESY-CA6.2
Brand: United States

United States · 1900 ·

A United States meter stamp, identified as Type ESY-CA6.2 in specialized catalogs. Meter stamps are impressions made by a franking machine, used as an alternative to adhesive postage stamps, typically for bulk mail.

Meter stamps represent a significant aspect of postal history, reflecting the mechanization of mail processing and a shift from traditional adhesive stamps for businesses and high-volume mailers.

Printing Method

Digital

Themes

meter-stamp postal-history mechanization

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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.