common1980-2010

USA Meter Stamp, Type TST-IB4

Name: USA Meter Stamp, Type TST-IB4
Brand: United States

United States · 2000 · N/A (machine-printed value)

A catalog image of a USA meter stamp, specifically identified as type TST-IB4. This type is associated with Pitney Bowes franking machines, used for printing postage directly onto mail.

Meter stamps represent a significant aspect of modern postal history, allowing businesses and individuals to print postage directly, streamlining mail processing and reducing reliance on traditional adhesive stamps.

Printing Method

Digital

Themes

meter-stamp postal-history machinery

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.25

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.1

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.05

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.01

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