US Postage Paid Meter Stamp Type R9.2

United States · 1950 · 10¢

A rectangular meter stamp impression featuring 'U.S. POSTAGE PAID' at the top and '10¢' as the denomination. It includes a circular postmark-like element on the left and a wavy line cancellation pattern.

Meter stamps revolutionized mail processing by allowing businesses to print postage directly, reducing reliance on traditional adhesive stamps. This specific type represents an early form of postal automation in the United States.