Lot no. 6281

Insufficiently prepaid letter posted November 28th 1872 in a letter box, initially postmarked "W.A.J. 28.11.1872" (Wexiö-Alfvesta railroad), sent to WIMMERBY 30.11.1872". Prepaid, the single rate was 12 öre but only 3 öre, the local letter rate, was paid. The addressee had to pay the missing 9 öre plus the notification fee, 6 öre (in force since July 1871), and the total postage due became 15 öre, as quoted with manuscript notation "Lösen 15 öre" on front. Certificate HOW (1991). Attractive item.