USA Type R10 Meter Stamp

United States · 1920 · Variable

The stamp features a circular postmark-like design with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'PAID' at the bottom, enclosing a central area where the date and value would be imprinted. It is bordered by a wavy line.

Meter stamps like the Pitney Bowes R10 revolutionized mail processing by allowing businesses to print postage directly, streamlining bulk mail and reducing the need for adhesive stamps. The R10 was an early and widely used meter type.