USA Meter Stamp, Type SPE-PO-B11
United States · 1990 · Variable US Postage
A rectangular meter stamp featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top and 'P.B. METER' at the bottom. The central design includes a stylized eagle or postal emblem, with the specific postage value printed by the machine at the time of use.
Meter stamps revolutionized mail processing by allowing businesses to print postage directly, improving efficiency and reducing the need for traditional adhesive stamps. This type represents a common Pitney Bowes Postalia machine.
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