common1980-2010

United States Meter Stamp, Type SPE-KA1.3

Name: United States Meter Stamp, Type SPE-KA1.3
Brand: United States

United States · 2005 · variable

A modern US meter stamp, featuring a digital imprint of postage information, including the date, city, and a variable postage rate. These stamps are generated by postage meters used by businesses and organizations for bulk mail and packages.

Meter stamps represent a significant shift in postal automation, allowing for efficient, on-demand postage printing directly by mailers, reducing the reliance on traditional adhesive stamps for large volumes of mail.

Printing Method

Digital

Themes

meter-stamp postal-history automation

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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.