common1945-1980

United States 3 Cent Meter Stamp, Type ESY-DB1

Name: United States 3 Cent Meter Stamp, Type ESY-DB1
Brand: United States

United States · 1957 · 3 cents

A red United States meter stamp from December 1957, featuring 'U.S. POSTAGE PAID' and 'P.B. METER'. The stamp indicates a postage value of 3 cents and is identified as Type ESY-DB1.

Meter stamps gained widespread adoption in the mid-20th century, offering businesses an efficient method to prepay postage and streamline mail processing, serving as a practical alternative to traditional adhesive stamps.

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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.

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