| 1895-1905 Perforation 13 (12.75) Bicolors |  Top |
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52 Print 8, Facit #45a(8), AFA #31B.8 [1895 (1901 Printing) 100 øre perf 12.75, Small Crown Watermark, Normal Frame, Bicolor] THREE examples (a VF pair and a F-VF single) on a 22 June 1903 "Adressebrev" from "KJØBENHAVN K" to the Main "Jyske" (Jutland) Post office, in Fredericia, from the 2nd Audit Department (of the post office; printed on reverse). Though normal (not Official stamps) postage was apparently required, this -- with pre-printed "Posthuset" address -- was internal official post office mail -- an interesting collecting area in itself. This Adressebrev accompanied three parcels, each stated to weigh 20 kg, for a total of 60 kg. Per Tolbøl [AFA, 2008], the applicable rate (1 October 1902 - 30 June 1908) for the whole combined shipment was "... 5 kg 30 øre plus 5 øre for each additional kg ((30 + (55 x 5)) = 305. Either the actual total combined weight was actually 59 kg instead of 60 kg, or a convenience 5 øre underpayment was accepted since, after all, this was internal post office mail. We know that these stamps have the earlier watermark because the later watermark was printed in December 1903. ["Adressebrev" = Address letter = parcel letter = parcel card; The postage, address, and other information were on such an envelope or card, which accompanied the package(s) through the mail. The small number labels on the Adressebrev corresponded to larger labels affixed to the package(s). The system started out most often using envelopes such as this, but later changed to usually using cards.] The AFA 2016 Specialized Catalog (most recent edition still in 2023) prices this stamp (generically) on cover at DKK 1400 (about $210 10/2023), and solo use much higher, but uses bearing only examples of this stamp (not mixed with other denominations) are unusual. Used single off-cover VF examples of this stamp sell for $45 EACH! A very attractive example in excellent quality in all respects. |
179.00 |