common1945-1980

United States Meter Stamp, Type SPE-JA3.2

Name: United States Meter Stamp, Type SPE-JA3.2
Brand: United States

United States · 1963 · 5 cents

A mid-20th century United States meter stamp, featuring the 'US POSTAGE' inscription and a 5-cent denomination. This specific type, SPE-JA3.2, was generated by a Pitney Bowes meter machine and dated August 19, 1963.

Meter stamps represent a significant aspect of postal history, allowing businesses and individuals to prepay postage directly, streamlining mail processing and reducing the need for traditional adhesive stamps.

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meter-stamp postal-history postage-meter

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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.