USA Meter Stamp Type PD-J1B

United States of America · 1940 · 3¢

A rectangular meter stamp impression featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top, 'PAID' and '3¢' in the center, and 'P.B. METER 100000' at the bottom. A circular postmark on the left indicates 'NEW YORK N.Y.' and the date 'MAR 19 1940'.

This meter stamp from 1940 reflects the widespread adoption of postage meters in the United States, allowing businesses to print postage directly onto mail. It represents a significant step in the mechanization of postal services during the mid-20th century.