Los-Nr. 6245

1878, Insufficiently prepaid double rate letter sent July 13th from Galva (USA) to Bollnäs. Transit New York July 18th. At this time the GPU rules applies meaning double the missing postage in the receiving country minus any prepayment was to be paid on arrival. 25 centimes was converted to 18 öre in Sweden. As the prepaid single GPU rate in Sweden was 20 öre, the postage due for this double rate letter became 2 x 2 x 20 - 18 = 62 öre, as marked in blue crayon and with 12 öre perf.14 + 50 öre perf. 13 adhesives on reverse cancelled "BOLLNÄS 14.8.1878". 50 öre with small tear and missing perforation at upper right corner. The letter is folded up for display.