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SWEDEN 1858-1872 THE COAT-OF-ARMS TYPE II ”ÖRE”

30 Öre a. Dark red‐brown [1858‐62] One and a half letter rate from YSTAD 16.8.1862 to Russia

One and a half letter rate prepaid via Åland Sea or Haparanda to Russia (90 Öre in force from
1.7.1858 until 30.6.1868). 30 Öre + 2 x 30 Öre (c. light rose‐tinged red brown) = 90 Öre. The actual
route was taken via Prussia (99 Öre ≤ 3 ort = 12,75g in force from 1.7.1858 until 30.4.1865).
Combined franking with two different shades of 30 Öre.

30 Öre e2. Brown [1867‐71] First letter rate direct in sealed letter pouch to the Netherlands

First letter rate direct in sealed letter pouch to the Netherlands (30 Öre ≤ 15g in force from 1.1.1869
until 30.6.1875) with railway handstamp PKXP N:r 1 17.10.1871 (Stockholm‐Göteborg).