Los 6640
54 öre letter postmarked Ystad November 27th 1872 and sent to Hartford, USA. The letter was endorsed for conveyance via Denmark and England. Not only was that a very unusual route in 1872 but also expensive, as the cost was 54 öre compared to sending a letter in closed mail via the North German Union with a postage of 45 öre. Certificate HOW (2001) Damaged corner on one 5 öre Coat of Arms. Letters sent in the 1870's to USA via England are very rare.
