common1900-1945

United States Pitney-Bowes Type OO-C6 Meter Stamp

Name: United States Pitney-Bowes Type OO-C6 Meter Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1935 · Variable

This is a United States postage meter stamp of the Pitney-Bowes Type OO-C6. It features an oval design with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top, a blank space for the variable denomination, and 'PITNEY-BOWES POSTAGE METER CO.' at the bottom, indicating the manufacturer of the metering machine.

Postage meter stamps revolutionized mail processing for businesses in the early 20th century, allowing for efficient, on-demand postage application without the need for adhesive stamps. This type represents an early era of mechanized postal indicia in the United States.

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meter-stamp postal-history machinery communication

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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.