USA Meter Stamp, Type SPE-REV1

United States of America · 2018 · Not applicable (service indicator: First-Class Mail)

A rectangular meter stamp featuring 'US POSTAGE' and 'FIRST-CLASS MAIL' text, a barcode on the left, and 'PITNEY BOWES P.B. METER' with the date 'DEC 31 2018' on the right.

Meter stamps like this represent the widespread use of automated franking systems by businesses and organizations for efficient mail processing, largely replacing traditional adhesive stamps for bulk mail.