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United States Meter Stamp, H3 Paper Type, 10 Cents

Name: United States Meter Stamp, H3 Paper Type, 10 Cents
Brand: United States

United States · 1955 · 10 Cents

A red-orange United States meter stamp tape, featuring the 'U.S. POSTAGE PAID' indicia and a 10-cent denomination. This example is identified by its H3 paper type, a specific material used for machine-generated postage labels.

Meter stamps revolutionized mail processing by allowing businesses to print postage directly, streamlining operations and providing an alternative to traditional adhesive stamps. The H3 paper type refers to a specific material used for these machine-generated postage labels, often associated with Pitney Bowes machines.

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meter-stamp postage mail-processing

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.75

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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