United States Pitney Postal Machine Reprint
United States · 1920 · 2¢
The stamp is a rectangular meter impression with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top, '2¢' in the center, and 'PITNEY POSTAL MACHINE' at the bottom, all within a simple border.
Pitney Postal Machines were among the earliest postage meters used in the United States, revolutionizing mail processing by allowing businesses to print postage directly. This particular stamp is a reprint, likely for cataloging purposes, representing an early form of metered mail.
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Image: Rick Stambaugh · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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