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USA Meter Stamp Type SPE(DF2.1)2B
United States · 2018 · 50¢
A rectangular meter stamp impression featuring 'US POSTAGE' and 'PITNEY BOWES' text, with a '0.50' denomination. It includes a date 'SEP 1 2018', a Pittsburgh postmark, and a barcode.
Meter stamps like this one represent a modern method of postage payment, commonly used by businesses for bulk mail, offering an alternative to traditional adhesive stamps. This particular impression from 2018 demonstrates the ongoing use of franking machines for postal services.
Printing Method
Digital
Image: Rick Stambaugh · License: Public domain
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