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United States Meter Stamp, Type SPE(FB2.2)1B

Name: United States Meter Stamp, Type SPE(FB2.2)1B
Brand: United States

United States · 1955 · Variable

A standard United States meter stamp, Type SPE(FB2.2)1B, featuring 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and a blank space for the variable denomination. The design is functional, typical of Pitney Bowes machines.

Meter stamps provided an efficient alternative to traditional postage stamps for businesses, streamlining mail processing and accounting for bulk mailings.

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postal-history meter-stamp

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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.