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common1900-1945
United States Postage Due Meter Stamp, Type E2
United States · 1930 · Variable (Cents)
A rectangular meter stamp impression featuring 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top, 'POSTAGE DUE' prominently in the center, and 'CENTS' at the bottom, indicating a variable face value.
This meter stamp slug represents a functional design used by the United States Postal Service to collect underpaid postage directly via meter machines, streamlining the process of handling deficient mail during the early to mid-20th century.
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Image: Rick Stambaugh · License: Public domain
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