United States Type IA3j Meter Stamp

United States of America · 1930 · 3¢

This meter stamp features a circular design on the left with 'US POSTAGE' and '3 CENTS' denomination, alongside a rectangular box on the right indicating 'PAID' and a meter number.

Meter stamps like this one allowed businesses to print postage directly, streamlining mail preparation and reducing the need for adhesive stamps. The Type IA3j represents an early and common form of postage metering in the United States.