USA Meter Stamp, Type SPE-NB1

United States · 2018 · 50¢

A red rectangular meter stamp impression featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top, 'FIRST-CLASS MAIL' in the center, and 'PITNEY BOWES' at the bottom. It includes the date 'NOV 10 2018' and a postage value of 50 cents.

Meter stamps like this represent the widespread adoption of automated postage franking by businesses and postal services, offering efficiency over traditional adhesive stamps. Pitney Bowes has been a leading provider of these machines for decades.