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common1945-1980
United States Meter Stamp: Postage Due Slogans C1 and C2
United States · 1955 · Variable
This listing features a catalog image of a United States meter stamp. It displays the 'POSTAGE DUE' slogan, specifically identifying types C1 and C2, which were used to indicate underpaid mail.
Meter stamps like these were essential for postal services to process and collect underpaid postage, ensuring proper revenue collection for mail delivery in the mid-20th century.
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Superb(S)
$1Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$0.75Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.5Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.25Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.1Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
