International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Norway

=Norway=


 * Norway is one of the earliest countries to use postage meters. The first experiments were in 1900 and 1903. The first production meters were introduced in 1926.
 * Except for Type A1 all meter stamps have “NORGE” or “NOREG” in the frank. “NORGE” is far more common. Only a few machines have “NOREG” although in principle any mailer has his choice.


 * Meter manufacturers in Norway:
 * 1 – Kahrs
 * 2 – Uchermann-Krag
 * 3 – Krag
 * 4 – Columbi


 * Norway stamps are grouped according to function and appearance:
 * A – early experimental stamps
 * B – frank with curved "NORGE" or "NOREG" above "POST" at top, "ØRE" at bottom
 * C – frank with straight "NORGE" or "NOREG" at top
 * D – frank with straight "NORGE" at bottom
 * E – wide horizontal frank without town mark
 * PO – used in Post Offices for over-the-counter mail
 * PD – used in Post Offices for postage due
 * PP – used in Post Offices for parcel post
 * OO – used for Official government mail

GROUP A: Early experimental machine stamps



 * A1. Kahrs (FV-2), 1900. MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$10,000]
 * Post horn design with "Chra" above and "Aut. No. 1" below.
 * Used for short time at head Post Office in Kristiania (Oslo) for public use.
 * Used as a receipt stamp.
 * The post office clerk would affix an adhesive stamp of the same value on the cover.
 * Without TM
 * Value: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 5 øre (green)
 * Value: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 10 øre (red)

NOTES:
 * Two covers each franked by the 5 and 10 øre values are known. The few other known examples of Type A1 are proofs.
 * The color of the 5 øre illustration is added.

'''A2. Uchermann-Krag''' (FV-1), 1903. [$750]
 * Shield design with crown at top and central oval around standing figure.
 * The oval contains "NORGE FRIM".
 * Seven machines were used in both Post Offices and private companies at various times.
 * Without TM.
 * Value: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 5 øre (green)


 * MeterCat 5 spaces.jpgNOTE: 10 øre impressions exist but only as specimens.

Sub-group BA: Franks taller than wide



 * BA1. Universal "5"  (FV-5), 1926. MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$50]
 * Upright rectangle 19-20 x 22-23mm with single-line scalloped border.
 * "NORGE" curved at top with small "POST" below.
 * Large, thick value figure in center with “ØRE” below.
 * 50mm between centers of date and value figures.
 * M# at bottom outside border.
 * M# 201-204.
 * TM: DC
 * Values seen: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg, 10, 20, 30, 40




 * BA2. Universal "Midget"  (FV-3), 1926. MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$25]
 * Very similar to Type BA1 but frank slightly larger, 20½-21 x 23-24mm, and the value figures are not as thick.
 * 48mm between centers of date and value figures.
 * M# 451-500.
 * TM: DC
 * Values seen: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg, 10, 15, 20, 30




 * BA3. Hasler "K"  (FV-8?), 1926.
 * Very similar to Types BA1 and 2.
 * Frank 20 x 23-24mm.
 * M# 601 up.
 * Spacing narrow, 15-20mm.
 * Values: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 30 øre MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$10]
 * Values: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 14, 40, 50, 60, 70, 100 øre MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$25]

''The next six types (BA4 – BA9) all come from Francotyp meters. Spacing measurements are taken from center of date to center of value figures. This is the most reliable way of identifying Francotyp stamps. Meter numbers are 1-450 (except 201-204), 2401-5000, 24001up.''




 * BA4. Francotyp “A”  (MV), 1926. MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$5]
 * Spacing 59-62mm.
 * Tall frank, 21 x 28mm.
 * With or without 4-digit transaction counter number between TM and frank.
 * Date figures without stops.
 * TM: DC, SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg  MeterCat 5-point asterisk.jpg (O)




 * BA5. Francotyp “B”  (MV), 1926. MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$5]
 * As Type BA4 but spacing 74-75mm.
 * With or without 4-digit impression counter between TM and frank. If present it is high in small figures or centred in large figures.
 * Early machines have the date with stops, later without (as per Type BA6)
 * TM: DC or SC
 * Value figures 6 or 7mm tall.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000 (G,O)  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg  MeterCat 5-point asterisk.jpg (O)


 * BA6. Francotyp “C”  (MV).
 * As Types BA4 and BA5 but spacing 77-79mm.
 * With or without 4-digit impression counter between TM and frank. If present it is high in small figures or centred in large figures.
 * Date without stops
 * TM: DC or SC
 * Value figures 5½ or 6mm tall.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000 (G,O)  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg  MeterCat 5-point asterisk.jpg (O)  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg (O)  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg  MeterCat 5-point asterisk.jpg (O)  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ◆000 (G,O)
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000 (Variable Oval) Shown at right




 * BA7 Francotyp “AN”  (MV).
 * Frank larger than for Types BA4-6.
 * Date figures without stops.
 * A. Frank 23-24 x 33mm, spacing 66-67mm, with or without transaction counter number between TM and frank MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$5]
 * B. Frank 21-23 x 29mm, spacing 26-27mm
 * TM: DC, SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ◆000 (G,O)


 * a. As B, but with transaction counter number high left of the town mark




 * BA8. Francotyp “Cc/Ccm”  (MV).
 * Spacing 40-41mm.
 * Date figures with stops after D and before Y.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ◆000


 * a. Non-standard spacing, 32mm between centers of date and value figures
 * b. Post Office stamp. TM contains "POST". MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$5]
 * c. Post Office stamp used for parcel post. TM contains "PAKKEPOST". Found both with and without M# MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$5]




 * BA9. Francotyp “A9000”  (MV).
 * Similar to Type B8 but spacing narrower, 35-36mm, and date figures much wider with stops after D and M.
 * TM: DC
 * F/V: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ◆000  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ◆0000


 * a. Post Office stamp used for parcel post. TM contains "PAKKEPOST" MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$5]

BA10, no catalogue entry




 * BA11. Hasler "F88"  (MV), 1948. MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$20]
 * Tall frank, 24-25 x 31mm
 * Medium spacing, 14-16mm.
 * When present, 5-digit transaction counter number is raised left of TM.
 * M# 2101-2400, 14001-24000.
 * TM: DC or nil
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ✳00  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ✳000  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ◇000


 * a. Post Office stamp. TM contains "UNTERPOST- KONTOR”.




 * BA12. Pitney Bowes “Paragon”  (MV).
 * Frank 27 x 30mm.
 * Date figures wide.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 0000

Sub-group BB: Franks nearly square or wider than tall
'''BB1. Hasler "F22" ''' (MV), 1928. [$25]
 * Rectangular frank slightly wider than tall, 26 x 24 mm.
 * With 5-digit transaction counter number raised between TM and frank.
 * M# 701-767.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ★00 (O)  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ★000 (O)



'''BB2. Krag''' (MV), 1932. [$5]
 * Similar to Type BB1, but with narrower spacing.
 * The transaction counter number is centered between TM and frank.
 * Value figures serifed.
 * M# 801-1500, 1511-1800, 5001-9000.
 * TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ★000 (star hollow or solid)


 * a. Top section of frank, including country name, removed. (1111)

'''BB3. Krag''' (MV).
 * Similar to Type BB2 but value figures large and sanserif.
 * M# 5001-9000 series.
 * TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000



'''BB4. Columbi''' (MV), 1938. [$50]
 * Frank similar to Types BB2 and 3 but there is no transaction counter number, and spacing is very narrow.
 * M# 501-511, possibly others.
 * TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000 (O)  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg6 point star solid.jpg (O)  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 6 point star solid.jpg (O)

NOTE: Proofs exist of meters 501 and 502 with non-standard spacing and transaction counter number in fancy frame between TM and frank or left of the town mark.

'''BB5. Universal "Multi-Value" ''' (MV), 1947. [$15]
 * Nearly square frank with medium spacing, ~16 mm.
 * No transaction counter number.
 * M# 1801-2100.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg  MeterCat 5-point asterisk.jpg (O,A)  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg (O)  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg (O)

'''BB6. Pitney Bowes "Automax" ''' (MV). [$5]
 * Nearly square frank with two vertical parallel lines at each side.
 * M#s in both 500 and 2000 series.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg =000

'''BB7. Pitney Bowes "5000" ''' (MV).
 * Frank 26 x 23 mm with tall "NORGE" or “NOREG” curved at top.
 * Date raised in relation to value figures.
 * M# between TM and frank.
 * M# in 9001-10000 and 22000-24000 series.
 * A. “NORGE”
 * B. “NOREG” MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$25]
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 000


 * a. TM with “POSTVERKET/UTLÅNSMA- SKIN”. Temporary “loaner”



'''BB8. Hasler "F88" ''' (MV), 1948. [$20]
 * Nearly square frank, 25 x 27 mm.
 * Medium spacing, 14-16 mm.
 * When present, 5-digit transaction counter number is raised left of TM.
 * M# 2101-2400, 14001-24000.
 * TM: DC or nil
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ✳00  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ✳000  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ◇000


 * a. Post Office stamp. TM contains "UNTERPOST- KONTOR”.



'''BB9. Pitney Bowes “6500” ''' (MV).
 * Similar to Type BB8 but frank is much wider.
 * “ØRE” stacked at both sides.
 * M# with “P.B.” prefix low between TM and frank.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 0000

'''BB10. Pitney Bowes "6300" ''' (MV).
 * Similar to Type BB7 but date and value figures are on same level.
 * The meter number is below the frank rather than to the side.
 * M# 30001-35000, 47001-50000, 54001-58000, 60001-65000, 77001 up.
 * Also found with Type BB7 numbers as the older machines were replaced.
 * A. Frank 26 x 23 mm
 * B. Smaller frank, 22 mm square
 * TM: SC or DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 000  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 0000


 * a. Post Office stamp. TM contains “POSTKONTOR”
 * b. Military Post Office stamp. TM with “FELTPOSTKONTORET” at top MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$5]

'''BB11. Pitney Bowes "A900" ''' (MV).
 * Similar to Type BB10A but value figures and “NORGE” are larger.
 * TM: SC or DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 0000

'''BB12. Neopost "405/505” ''' (MV).
 * Wide frank, 30/31 x 24/25 mm. Date figures short
 * TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000

'''BB13. Neopost “Electronic” ''' (MV).
 * Similar to Type BB11 but frank slightly taller, 29/31 x 26 mm, and the date figures are slightly taller.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 000  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 00.00



'''BB14. Neopost "205” ''' (MV), 1972.
 * Nearly square frank, 24 x 25 mm.
 * Inscription letters are short and wide.
 * Date figures tall.
 * M# 10001-10500, 20001-22000, 50001-54000, 65001-70000.
 * Spacing between TM and frank 6 mm.
 * TM: DC, BIC or SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000

'''BB15. Pitney Bowes "6900" ''' (MV).
 * Frank nearly square or slightly taller than wide, 26 x 29 mm.
 * A. “NORGE”
 * B. “NOREG” MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$25]
 * TM: SC or DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 000

'''BB16. Pitney Bowes "6600" ''' (MV).
 * Similar to Type BB15A but value figures larger.
 * Frank nearly square, 28 x 29 mm.
 * TM: SC or DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 0000

Sub-group CA: "POST" below "NORGE" or "NOREG" at top, "ØRE" at bottom

 * CA1. Krag (MV).
 * Upright frank, 22-23 x 31 mm.
 * Value figures large, sans-serif oval.
 * Small TM, 22-25 mm.
 * M# 5001-9000, 15001-20000 series.
 * A. Narrow spacing between TM and frank, 11-12 mm, without transaction counter number
 * B. Wide spacing between TM and frank, 27-28 mm, with transaction counter number
 * C. Inscribed “NOREG” (not shown) MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg[$25]
 * TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000

'''CA2. Satas''' (MV).
 * Narrow frank, 22 x 28 mm.
 * “NORGE” straight.
 * Date figures tall.
 * M# 12001-14000 series
 * TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000

'''CA3. Postalia''' (MV).
 * Frank 30 mm tall, variable in width from 25 to 28 mm.
 * M# 10501-11000, 35001-40000.
 * Value figures small and narrow.
 * TM: SC, DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg


 * a. Loaner machine. TM contains “UTLANSMASKIN”

'''CA4. Krag''' (MV).
 * As Type CA1B but value figures are smaller and with serifs.
 * M# 5001-9000, 15001-20000 series.
 * TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ★000

'''CA5. Frama''' (MV).
 * Small frank, 21-22 x 28 mm.
 * Value figures thick and heavy.
 * M# 11001-12000, 82001-87000 series.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000

'''CA6. Secap''' (MV).
 * Small frank with straight-line border.
 * M# 59001-60000, 75001-76000 series.
 * TM: DC, SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg

'''CA7. Francotyp-Postalia “T-1000” ''' (digital).
 * Bottom frame line broken.
 * Line between "ØRE" and meter number.
 * Narrow value figures printed through a mylar tape.
 * M# 58001-59000
 * A. Frank 27 mm tall, medium spacing
 * B. Frank 29/30 mm tall, narrow spacing
 * TM: SC, DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 00000



'''CA8. Pitney Bowes “PostPerfect” ''' (digital).
 * Simulated perforation border along right and bottom only.
 * Two columns of numbers at right of tow mark.
 * M# 78001 up.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 00000

Sub-group CB: "POST" at bottom
'''CB1. Krag''' (MV).
 * Frank without "ØRE".
 * Meter number outside frank at bottom left.
 * M# in 25001-30000 series.
 * A. Frank 22-23 x 27-28 mm
 * B. Frank 26-27 mm square
 * TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 00000

'''CB2. Hasler "Mailmaster" ''' (MV).
 * Frank with straight-line border, 30-31 x 27 mm.
 * "NORGE" at top, "POST" at bottom, both straight.
 * M# in 14001-15000, 40001-49999(?), 70001-75000, 87001-90000 series.
 * A. "ØRE" stacked at both sides of value figures
 * B. "ØRE" stacked at left only
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg


 * a. Post Office stamp. TM contains “POSTKONTOR”
 * b. Loaner machine. TM contains “UTLAN”

Sub-group CC: "POSTEN" at bottom


'''CC1. Hasler “Smile” ''' (MV).
 * Frank 27 mm square, with simulated perforation border.
 * “POSTEN” above M# at bottom.
 * M# with “ID03” prefix.
 * TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 00000

'''CC2. Pitney Bowes “Paragon” ''' (MV).
 * Similar in size to Type CC1 but slightly taller, 27 x 28 mm
 * M# with "ID05" prefix.
 * Value figures relatively small.
 * TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 00.00



'''CC3. Pitney Bowes “A900” / “B900” ''' (MV).
 * Frank wider than tall.
 * M# with "ID05" prefix.
 * Large value figures.
 * TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 00.00



'''CC4. Neopost "Electronic"''' (MV).
 * Frank similar to CC3, slightly wider than tall.
 * Value figures narrow.
 * M# with "02" prefix.
 * TM: DC with wide spacing between M and Y figures
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 00.00

The following meter numbers should exist as Group B or C stamps. Examples have not been seen or matched to the stamp type.
 * 12001-14000 – Satas
 * 41001-44000 – Hasler “F200”
 * 44001-47000 – Hasler “F100”
 * 80001-82000 – Postalia “PS4”
 * 90001-99999 – ? 

GROUP D: "POST" at top, "NORGE" at bottom
'''D1. Postalia''' (MV), 1944. [$25]
 * Upright frank, 26 x 31 mm.
 * "POST" tall, centered.
 * M# breaks bottom frame line.
 * M#s 1501-1510
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000

'''D2. Postalia''' (MV). [$100]
 * Square frank.
 * "POST" small and at left.
 * Value figures and "ØRE" also closer to the left.
 * Meter number very small breaking the bottom frame line.
 * Possibly only meter 1501.
 * TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000

GROUP PO: Post Office machine stamps for over–the-counter mail
NOTE: See also Types BA8b, BA11a, BB8a, BB10a, and CB2a for stamps generated at Post Office counters.

Sub-group PO-A: Square frank with straight line town mark

 * These stamps often but not always contain a 4-digit post code below the date.

'''PO-A1. Frama''' (MV), 1980.
 * Straight-line town mark at left with "POSTVERKET" at top, town name at bottom, date and hour in center.
 * Hour figures larger than date figures.
 * M# 11001-12000.
 * Printed in rose pink and later in brick red.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000

Sub-group PO-B: Horizontal frank simulated perforation border, crown above post horn logo at top left

 * These stamps often but not always contain a 4-digit post code below the date.


 * The machines producing these stamps are deployed in some private businesses as well as in post offices.



'''PO-B1.1. Pitney Bowes “PersonalPost” ''' (digital).
 * "NORGE" characters with serifs.
 * Two columns of numbers at left.
 * M# with "ID050" prefix.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 00.00  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg (lines in ≋ thin)

'''PO-B1.2. Pitney Bowes “EasyMail” ''' (digital).
 * "NORGE" characters with serifs.
 * Two columns of numbers at left.
 * M# with "ID051 / 056" prefix.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ≋ 00.00  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg (lines in ≋ thick)



'''PO-B1.3. Pitney Bowes “DM” series ''' (digital).
 * "NORGE" characters with serifs.
 * One column of numbers at left.
 * M# with "ID053 / 054 / 057 / 058 / 059" prefix.
 * Found in red or blue.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000.00  MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000.00


 * a. Military use, with slogan identifying the military unit



PO-B2.1. Unidentified, probably Neopost (digital).
 * "NORGE" characters sans-serif.
 * Letters in "NORGE" about as tall as wide.
 * Value figures fairly squat, only slightly taller than wide.
 * M# with "ID040" prefix
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000.00


 * EA2.2. Unidentified, probably Neopost (digital).
 * "NORGE" characters sans-serif.
 * Letters in "NORGE" somewhat taller than wide.
 * Value figures significantly taller than wide.
 * M# with "ID043 / 044 / 045 / 047" prefix.
 * Found in red or blue.
 * A. Small frank 53 mm wide
 * B. Large frank 58 mm wide
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000.00

'''PO-B3. Hasler''' (digital).
 * "NORGE" characters sans-serif.
 * Value figures tall, narrow, and thick.
 * M# with "ID03" prefix.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000.00

PO-B4.1. Unidentified (digital).
 * Very similar to Type PO-B3 but with "ID07" prefix.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000.00

PO-B4.2. Unidentified (digital).
 * As Type PO-B4.1 with "ID07" prefix, but the value figures are wider, more oval.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000.00

PO-B5. Unidentified (digital).
 * Very similar to Types PO-B3 and PO-B4 but with "02" prefix (without "ID").
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000.00

Sub-group PO-C: As Sub-group PO-B but new logo, "'horns' in circle" above "posten"
PO-C1. Unidentified, probably Neopost (digital).
 * "NORGE" characters sans-serif.
 * M# with "ID044 / 046 / 049" prefix.
 * Found in red or blue.
 * A. Frank 52-53 mm wide
 * B. Wider frank at 54 mm
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000.00

PO-C2. Unidentified (digital).
 * "NORGE" characters with serifs.
 * "ID072 / 074" prefix.
 * Found in red or blue.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000.00



PO-C3. Unidentified (digital).
 * Inscribed "NOREG", characters sans-serif.
 * M# with "ID06" prefix.
 * Date figures, post code, and M# quite heavy.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000.00

NOTE: It is presumed this stamp exists with "NORGE".

PO-C4.1. Unidentified, probably Pitney Bowes (digital).
 * "NORGE" characters sans-serif.
 * "1"s in the value figures are footed.
 * M# with "ID056" prefix.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 00.00

PO-C4.2. Unidentified, probably Pitney Bowes (digital).
 * Similar in appearance to type PO-C3 with "NORGE" or "NOREG" in sans-serif letters and with date and value figures of similar shape.
 * M# with "ID054" prefix.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000.00

PO-C5. Unidentified (digital).
 * Large "NORGE" and large value figures.
 * M# with "PK08" prefix.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000.00

PO-C6. Unidentified (digital).
 * As Type PO-C5 but M# with "PK17" prefix.
 * One seen generated for registered mail, with large "R", bar code, and registration below the frank.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000.00

GROUP PD: Post Office machine stamps for Postage Due
Inscribed "PORTO Å BETALE"

'''PD1. Francotyp “Cc” ''' (MV). [$25]
 * With "PORTO/ Å BETALE" at top.
 * Printed in green.
 * M# 2712.
 * TM: DC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000

'''PD2. Francotyp “Cc” ''' (MV). [$10]
 * As Type PD1 but “PORTO” curved at top with “å betale” in lower case below.
 * M# 3499 seen.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 000

'''PD3. Krag''' (MV), 1952. [$20]
 * Wide, nearly square frank with "PORTO/ Å BETALE" at top.
 * Printed in blue.
 * With 5-digit transaction counter number between TM and frank.
 * M# 1477 only.
 * Value figures with serifs.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ★000

'''PD4. Krag''' (MV). [$20]
 * As PD3 but frank is taller and narrower.
 * With 5-digit transaction counter number between TM and frank.
 * “PORTO/ A BETALE” at top.
 * Value figures large oval, sans-serif.
 * TM: SC
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000

GROUP PP: Post Office machine stamps for Parcel Post
NOTE: See also Types BA8c, and BA9a for Parcel Post stamps.

Sub-group PP-A: Franks applied to parcel post forwarding cards
'''PP-A1. Anker-Werke''' (MV), 1925. [$35]
 * Straight-line frank in violet as follows: from left, date, 4-digit transaction counter number, M# I, II or III, "OSLO", postage value.
 * At far right is a colorless crown & post horn embossed sideways.
 * A. Roman month (M# I and II)
 * B. Month in letters (M# III)
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ★00.00

'''PP-A2. NCR''' (MV), 1950. [$15]
 * Similar to Type PP-A1, but frank in two lines with crown & post horn and "OSLO" below date.
 * 3- or 4-digit transaction counter number, —A (or H or N) —, and postage value.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg ★★★★★★0.00


 * a. Without bottom line.

'''PP-A3. Anker''' (MV). [$5]
 * Small open frank with post horn and post office name above ID number at top.
 * Date, Transaction counter number and value figures across bottom.
 * Year vertical.
 * V/F: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg 0000.00

Sub-group PP-B: Large rectangular stamp with “PAKKEPOST” inscription


'''PP-B1. T.I.M. ''' (LV-?), 1950. [Extremely rare. Value uncertain]
 * Large rectangular frank in two halves, one for the parcel and the other for the forwarding card.
 * Printed in red on beige adhesive labels.
 * Left half has large "-PORTO-/BETALT" at right, and right half has postage value at right.
 * "PAKKEPOST" vertical at left.
 * One machine used experimentally in 1950.
 * Values seen: MeterCat 5 spaces.jpg:15, 1:80 , 2:15 , 3:50 , 4:60 , 5:30 , 5:40 , 6:20 , 6:30

NOTE: A few unused impressions exist, obtained from the machine after it was returned to England. [$100]

GROUP OO: Special stamps for Official mail used by government departments
NOTE: See also Types BB10b and EA1.3a for stamps used for Official government (military) mail.
 * All stamps are inscribed "TJENESTE-MERKE", "OFFENTLIG SAK", or “O. S.”.

Parcel Post Freight stamps


 * Meter stamps used by the Norwegian State Railways on freight have a flying wheel logo at top and the inscription “NORGES STATSBANER” or “NSB” somewhere in the design. All have rectangular town marks.
 * Similar freight meter stamps are used by steamship companies. They usually are inscribed “D/S ekspedition” which means the steamship agent office.
 * All freight meter stamps have square TMs. They remain in use today by railways, steamships and bus companies.



Bulk mail "PORTO BETALT" stamps


 * Bulk mail that was brought to post offices for franking were often stamped by what appear to be meter stamps reading "PORTO BETALT" and without postage value.
 * Although these stamps were franked by meters, no actual metering (totalizing the postage generated) takes place. The meters are used as simple printers.
 * Examples are shown below



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