United States Meter Stamp, KC1 Model

United States · 1930 · Variable

A typical United States meter stamp from the KC1 model, featuring 'U.S. POSTAGE' and a blank space for the variable denomination, often accompanied by a city and date cancellation. These stamps were produced by Pitney Bowes Model R machines.

Meter stamps like the KC1 revolutionized business mail, allowing companies to print postage directly, streamlining postal operations and reducing the need for traditional adhesive stamps. The KC subgroup represents a significant era in the modernization of postal services.