United States Meter Stamp, Type SPE-JA(3)

United States · 2018 · Postage Paid

A red rectangular meter stamp impression featuring 'US POSTAGE' and 'PPD' (Postage Paid) at the top, with the date 'NOV 6 2018' and 'NEW YORK, NY' at the bottom. The meter type 'SPE-JA(3)' is also visible.

Meter stamps provide a convenient and efficient method for businesses to prepay postage directly, bypassing traditional adhesive stamps. This example illustrates a modern usage of such franking machines for postal services in the United States.