Lot 5021
1855, Lettersheet with reverse side nice red seal "FAERÖE AMTS SEGL", posted at "LERWICK JA 16 1855" to Copenhagen, transported via London, Belgium and Hamburg, showing GPO accountancy mark "3½ GROSCHEN" on front. At Hamburg "7" sgr. were charged, incl. 3½ sgr. each for GB and GPU, equivalent to "9½" schilling = 31 skilling to which 9 skilling Danish share was added. One of three recorded letters at the 40 skilling rate, small tear at top and faint crease, otherwise fine
