Lot no. 6063

Domestic first rate letter (12 öre coat of arms) sent October 5th 1870 by steamboat Laxen to Upperud postmarked "DALSLANDS KANAL 5.10.1870". Postmark in use between September 1st 1869 and December 6th 1870. The Postmaster General received Governmental approval to establish a mailroute on Dalslands Kanal October 15th 1869. Certificate HOW (1997). Very rare steamship cancellation.