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Lot 6287

Prepaid local letter sent July 28th 1889 within Stockholm but readdressed to Hästede. From Stockholm the letter was conveyed by steamer "Östanå II", operating between Stockholm and Berghamra, and was postmarked "ÅNGBÅTS PXP. No 67. 16.8.1889". When the letter was readdressed it became a normal letter requiring domestic postage which from January 1st 1885 was 10 öre. The total postage due became, 5 öre missing postage + notification fee 6 öre = 11 öre as marked on letter. The letter is opened up for display. Readdressed letters with postage due are very rare.