common1900-1945

United States Meter Stamp, Type SPE(IA4.1)A2

Name: United States Meter Stamp, Type SPE(IA4.1)A2
Brand: United States

United States · 1900 · Variable

This is a generic catalog image of a United States meter stamp, specifically type SPE(IA4.1)A2. Meter stamps are impressions made by a franking machine, used by businesses and organizations to prepay postage.

Meter stamps revolutionized postal operations for businesses, providing an efficient and secure method for prepaying postage without the need for traditional adhesive stamps, becoming widespread in the 20th century.

Printing Method

Digital

Themes

meter-stamp postal-history machinery

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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