USA Meter Stamp, Type TST-IC4A

United States · 2019 · Postage Paid

A rectangular meter stamp indicium featuring 'US POSTAGE' and 'PPD' (Postage Paid) at the top, with the date 'JAN 8 2019' below. The design includes a barcode-like pattern and a postal cancellation.

Meter stamps revolutionized mail processing by allowing businesses to print postage directly onto envelopes, streamlining bulk mail operations. They represent a shift towards automated and efficient postal payment systems.