United States Meter Stamp Type SPE-OO-A1.2 (Catalog Image)

United States · 1900 ·

This listing features a catalog image of a United States meter stamp, identified as Type SPE-OO-A1.2. The design is a rectangular template, typically featuring 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top, a space for the postage value, and a postmark area.

Meter stamps revolutionized postal franking for businesses, allowing for on-demand printing of postage and reducing reliance on adhesive stamps for bulk mail. This specific type represents a common design used during the mid-20th century.