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United States Meter Stamp, Type SPE-IC1A
common1980-2010

United States Meter Stamp, Type SPE-IC1A

United States · 2005 · Variable

A standard United States meter stamp indicium, identified as Type SPE-IC1A. This design typically features postal service branding, the imprinted postage value, and the date of mailing, used for commercial and bulk mail.

Meter stamps like SPE-IC1A represent the evolution of postal franking, allowing businesses to apply postage directly, streamlining mail processing and reducing reliance on traditional adhesive stamps.

Printing Method

Digital

Catalog Numbers

specializedSPE-IC1A

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1
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.