USA Sub-group IF Meter Stamp
United States · 1930 · Variable
This image depicts a generic United States meter stamp, specifically identified as a 'Sub-group IF' frank base. Meter stamps are impressions made by franking machines, used by businesses and organizations for bulk mail, replacing traditional adhesive stamps.
Meter stamps revolutionized mail processing by allowing users to print postage directly onto envelopes, streamlining large-volume mailings and providing a more efficient alternative to affixing individual stamps, especially for commercial use.
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