uncommon1945-1980

United States Postage Due Meter Stamps, Type E Slogan Varieties

Name: United States Postage Due Meter Stamps, Type E Slogan Varieties
Brand: United States

United States · 1960 · Variable

This listing features various United States postage due meter stamps, specifically Type E slogan varieties. These stamps were applied by postal meters to indicate underpaid postage, with various slogans used to convey the 'postage due' message.

Meter stamps revolutionized mail processing by allowing businesses to print postage directly. Postage due stamps were used to collect underpaid postage from recipients, ensuring proper revenue for the postal service.

Printing Method

Meter Impression

Themes

meter-stamp postage-due slogans postal-history

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$20

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$12

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.