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USA Meter Stamp, 10 Cents, Type PC-E1.3f
common1945-1980

USA Meter Stamp, 10 Cents, Type PC-E1.3f

United States · 1971 · 10¢

A rectangular meter stamp impression featuring 'US POSTAGE' at the top and '10¢' as the denomination in the center. It includes the word 'METER' at the bottom and a wavy line cancellation pattern on the left.

Meter stamps revolutionized mail processing for businesses, allowing for direct postage payment without adhesive stamps. This example represents a common Pitney Bowes meter type used in the United States during the early 1970s.

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Image: Rick Stambaugh · License: Public domain

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