common1900-1945

United States Type IA3d Meter Stamp

Name: United States Type IA3d Meter Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1930 · Variable (Cents)

A classic example of a United States meter stamp, specifically type IA3d from Pitney Bowes. The design features 'U.S. POSTAGE' and 'CENTS' within a rectangular frame, representing an early form of mechanized postage.

Meter stamps revolutionized postal services by allowing businesses to print postage directly, streamlining mail processing and reducing the need for adhesive stamps. This type represents an early era of mechanized postage in the United States.

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postage-meter 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

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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