Lot no. 6799

1874, Unpaid letter postmarked Omaha (USA) October 31st sent to Höganäs. The prepaid single rate for a letter sent in closed mail from Sweden to USA was 36 öre and the unpaid rate was 56 öre, all according to the convention of 1873. As marked in blue and red crayon on the front, the addressee had to pay 56 öre to receive the letter.