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FRAME 21 SWEDEN 1872-1891 THE CIRCLE TYPE
3 Öre a. (Perf. 14) Greyish Yellow‐brown 3 Öre (Perf. 13) c. Dark orange‐brown [1878]
on Yellowish translucent paper [1872]
3 Öre (Perf. 14) e. Orange‐brown [1873‐75]
First domestic Letter rate (12 Öre ≤ 4 ort in force from 1.1.1863 until 31.12.1879) from STOCKHOLM 2.8.1874
to Karlskrona. Up to 1883, a 3 Öre delivery fee was in force paying the delivery service carried by the mail‐
man to the addressee. Normally that fee was paid in cash by the addressee upon receipt of the mail, but on
this mail the fee is prepaid. 3 Öre on 12 Öre postal stationery Stamped Envelope = 15 Öre correct rate.
