Lot no. 6700

1851, Unpaid double rate lettersheet with clear handstamp "GENERAL POST OFFICE CAPE TOWN" via London and Helsingborg to Stockholm; England charged on arrival "2/-" and finally to Sweden "3/8" including British and Danish transit; the recipient was finally charged with 3 rd. = 144 skilling bco. including the internal Swedish postage; a fine and scarce letter with high postage due