USA Meter Stamp, KG1 Model (Blank)

United States · 1940 · Blank

A rectangular meter stamp impression featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top and 'METER 3000' at the bottom, with a blank space where the denomination would typically be printed.

Meter stamps like the KG1 model revolutionized mail processing by allowing businesses to print postage directly, streamlining bulk mailings and reducing the need for adhesive stamps. This design represents an early to mid-20th century era of automated postal franking.