USA Meter Stamp, Type SPE(DF3.4)1-1

United States · 2018 · Variable (not shown)

A rectangular meter stamp impression featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top, 'PITTSBURGH PA' and the date 'SEP 1 2018' in the center, and a meter number 'P.B. 0000000' at the bottom. The design is functional and typical of modern bulk mail franking.

Meter stamps like this represent the automation of postal services for businesses and bulk mailers, allowing for efficient, on-demand postage printing directly onto mail pieces. They signify a move away from traditional adhesive stamps for large-volume mail.