/added 2 Nov 2003
T 140/240
Circular, 23 mm
Colour: violet
240 öre rate period 1.6.1981-31.5.1983
Most typical use: There is no common franking error that justifies this value.
Items known:
22.10.1981 Trelleborg 1 to Isleworth (UK), violet.

22.10.1981. Letter to England. Correct rate 240 öre. Shortpaid 140 öre. Due handstamp indicates deficiency 140 öre and foreign letter rate 240 öre. 140/240 of foreign rate 18 p =~ 10 p and a handling fee of 20 p, totally 30 p have been charged in England.