common1900-1945

United States Meter Stamp, Type SPE(DF3.4)1B2

Name: United States Meter Stamp, Type SPE(DF3.4)1B2
Brand: United States

United States · 1900 · Variable (US Postage)

This listing features a standard United States meter stamp, Type SPE(DF3.4)1B2, used for postal payment. The design includes 'US POSTAGE' at the top and a variable denomination field, typically printed by a postage meter machine.

Meter stamps revolutionized mail processing by allowing businesses to print postage directly, offering efficiency and reducing the need for adhesive stamps. This type represents a common method of postal payment in the modern era.

Printing Method

Digital

Themes

meter-stamp postal-history

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.25

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.1

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.05

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.01

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