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

Name: USA Meter Stamp, Type SPE(DF3.4)1A
Brand: United States

United States · 1960 · Variable (machine imprinted)

A catalog image depicting the design of a USA meter stamp, Type SPE(DF3.4)1A. This design is characteristic of a specific meter franking machine, used for postal indicia.

Meter stamps revolutionized mail processing by allowing businesses to print postage directly, streamlining bulk mail operations and providing a secure alternative to traditional stamps.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

meter-stamp postal-history united-states

Catalog Numbers

scott

michel

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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