USA Meter Stamp, Pitney Bowes Type PC-E2.1c, 5¢

United States · 1965 · 5¢

A red meter stamp impression featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top, '5¢' in the center, and 'PITNEY BOWES METER' below, with a wavy line cancellation.

Meter stamps like this revolutionized mail processing for businesses, allowing direct printing of postage and streamlining bulk mailing. This specific type represents a common design from Pitney Bowes machines.