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Lot 6026

Norrköping straight line postmark type 2 on letter without contents sent from Norrköping to Stockholm in 1800. According to a letter dated February 25th 1800 the Postmaster General informs the postmaster in Norrköping that three employees will be sent to help with the increased work during the days Parliament was in session in Norrköping and would also bring with them 2 newly engraved handstamps: NORRKÖPING (Each slightly different in type) Certificate HOW (1997). This letter is the only example of type 2 in private hands.