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common1945-1980
United States Type KA Meter Stamp
United States · 1950 · Variable (metered postage)
A United States meter stamp, identified by its distinctive Type KA meter number fonts. Meter stamps are impressions made by a franking machine, used for pre-paying postage on mail.
Meter stamps revolutionized mail processing by allowing businesses to print postage directly, streamlining bulk mail and reducing the reliance on traditional adhesive stamps.
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Superb(S)
$5Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$3Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$2Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$1Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.5Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
