uncommon1900-1945

USA Meter Stamp, Type TST-IC(2)B

Name: USA Meter Stamp, Type TST-IC(2)B
Brand: United States

United States · 1900 ·

A catalog image of a United States meter stamp, specifically identified as Type TST-IC(2)B. Meter stamps are impressions made by a franking machine, used to prepay postage.

Meter stamps revolutionized postal services by allowing businesses to print postage directly, streamlining mail processing and reducing the need for traditional adhesive stamps.

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meter-stamp postal-history machinery

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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