United States Meter Stamp, 3 Cents, Pitney-Bowes Type B3
United States · 1957 · 3 cents
This is a red United States meter stamp, dated December 10, 1957, with a denomination of 3 cents. It features the text 'US POSTAGE', 'METER', and 'PITNEY-BOWES' along with a serial number, printed on a paper tape, characteristic of Type B3 meter impressions.
Meter stamps like this one were widely adopted by businesses and and postal services in the mid-20th century to streamline the processing of bulk mail, offering an efficient alternative to affixing individual adhesive stamps. This 1957 example reflects the common use of Pitney-Bowes metering machines during that era.
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