Postal The Mailomat 1943 Linen Postcard 1C stamp Vintage Post Card

Description: Title:The MailomatDescription:The "Mailomat" is a coin-operated U.S. mailbox for people who have letters to mail-and no stamps. It is a "self-service post office" that mails your letters without need of adhesive stamps. To mail a letter you (1) drop money in coin slot (2) dial correct postage denomination (3) insert letter in letter slot. The machine does the rest; automatically takes your letter, prints postage and postmark on it, and holds it for collection...provides postage from 1c to 32c, including air Mail, Special Delivery, etc., with no premium for postage, Metered mail needs less post office handling, often catches earlier trains and planes, starts on its way sooner. The "Mailomat" is a pre-war invention of Pitney-Bowes Postage Metter Co., Stamford, Conn., now converted to war production; was developed in cooperation with the U.S. Post Office Dept. to facilitate public use of the mails in post office lobbies, railway terminals, etc. Manufacturing will begin when the war is won. Try this new "stampless" postal service now. Use this card to say "hello" to that boy in Service. And when using the mails these days, at home or office, remember to mail early and often...to help clear the track for war mail... and to help the P.O. help you!Type/Era:Postcard, LinenPostmark / Cancel:1943 May-22 New York N. YStamp:1CSize (approx.):3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)Categories:More Topics/PostalCardcow id: 159436, /images/set214/card00045View our other listings!We ship all cards in clear archival-quality, pvc-free, acid-free sleeves.Frequently Asked Questions Can I get a combined shipping discount? 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Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.Text from card (OCR/Computer Generated, may not be accurate so check the images above):MAILOMAT -O KOEVE STAMPS EauED The "MAILOMAT" MAILOMAI tean - T ... is a coin-operated U. S. mailbox for people who have letters to mail-and no stamps. It is a "self-service postoffice" that mails your letters without need of adhesive stamps. To mail a letter you (1) drop money in coin slot (2) dial correct postage denomination (3) insert letter in letter slot. The machine does the rest; automatically takes your letter, prints collection ... provides postage from 1c to 32c, including Air Mail, Special Delivery, etc., with no premium for postage. Metered mail needs less postoffice handling, often catches earlier trains and planes, starts on its way sooner. The "Mailomat" is a pre-war invention of Pitney-Bowes Postage Meter Co., Stamford, Conn., now converted to war production; was developed in cooperation with the U. S. Post Office Dept. to facilitate public use of the mails in post office lobbies, railway terminals, etc- Manufacturing will begin when the war is won. Try this new "stampless" postal service now. Use this card to say "hello" to that boy in Service. And when using the mails these days, at home or office, remember to mail early and often . .. to help clear the track for war mail ... and to help the P. O. help you! Collection of mail from coin-operated letter box MAIL Streamlined mailing . . no adbesive stamps required Please do not write directly below: YORK MAY 22'43 BUY U. S WAR BONDS 01 NY P.B. METER 51035 Instructional post card, compliments of Pitney-Bowes Postage Meter Co. Mail in “Mailomat' for lc to any U.S.A. address. CARL_N. PENKINER _185 Montaque St. ( Brooklyn hiyo SCARD

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