common1945-1980

United States Meter Stamp, Type SPE(DE3)1A

Name: United States Meter Stamp, Type SPE(DE3)1A
Brand: United States

United States · 1970 ·

This is an image of a United States meter stamp, specifically identified as Type SPE(DE3)1A. Meter stamps are impressions made by a franking machine, used by businesses and organizations to prepay postage directly onto mail pieces.

Meter stamps revolutionized mail processing by allowing senders to print postage as needed, bypassing the need for traditional adhesive stamps. They represent a significant aspect of 20th-century postal mechanization and efficiency.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.3

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.2

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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