Los-Nr. 6240

1875, Insufficiently prepaid triple rate letter sent from Dieppe (France) July 29th 1875 via Paris to Skutskär. The letter is prepaid with 3x 40 centimes Ceres (Michel 3x 35), corresponding to double rate. The total postage due became 168 - 84 = 84 öre. As France did not become a member of the GPU until January 1st 1876 the single rate was 42 öre and not the GPU rate of 20 öre. Franked with 1 + 3 + 4x 20 öre Postage due adhesives corresponding to 84 öre, cancelled August 2nd 1875. Parts of the backflap of the envelope is missing due to rough opening, no damage to stamps. Certificate HOW (1990)