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United States 3 Cent P.O. Meter Stamp

Name: United States 3 Cent P.O. Meter Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1953 · 3 cents

A 1953 United States 3-cent meter stamp, identified as PO-B7.2 in specialized catalogs. The franking features 'U.S. POSTAGE PAID P.O. METER' in red ink, dated December 10, 1953.

Meter stamps like this were crucial for efficient mail processing by businesses and post offices in the mid-20th century, marking a significant evolution in postal services for bulk mail.

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postage-meter postal-history franking

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.