USA Meter Stamp, Type TST-IE1(1)

United States · 2005 · 49¢

A rectangular digital meter stamp impression featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top, a '0.49' denomination, and a barcode on the left side. A circular postmark-like element is visible on the right.

This meter stamp represents the modern era of postal franking, where digital machines generate postage impressions directly onto mail. It signifies the shift towards automated and trackable mail processing, especially for bulk mailers.