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SWEDEN 1872-1891 THE CIRCLE TYPE

12 Öre (Perf. 14) m. Blue [1873‐76]

First domestic Letter rate (12 Öre ≤ 4 ort in force from 1.1.1863 until 31.12.1879) registered (18 Öre in force
from 1.1.1871 until 31.12.1884) from LUND 8.5.1875 to Christianstad. 2 x 12 Öre + 6 Öre (g.)
= 30 Öre correct rate.

12 Öre (Perf. 13) b. Deep blue to Blue [1877‐80]

For the postal service “Return Receipt”, the postal form no. 38 was used from 21.1.1876 to March 1886.
The form was attached to the mail from the outgoing post office. From 21.1.1876 to 30.6.1892 the rate
paid (12 Öre in force from 1.7.1875 until 31.12.1885) was applied on the form. Return receipt with
attached insured letter from STOCKHOLM 17.11.1881 to/from KJØBENHAVN 21.11.1881 .