/revised 9 Jan 2007
Postage due items from USA to Sweden

1 Jan 1892 to 30 Sep 1907

US foreign surface letter rate 5 c
US Conversion rate 1 US cent = 5 goldcentimes
Swedish conversion rate 1 goldcentime = 0.8 öre (for postcards and printed matters before 28 March 1892 1 goldcentine = 1 öre)
US handstamp shows the amount missing in goldcentimes.
In Sweden the indicated amount was doubled and multiplied by 0.8 (for postcards and printed matters before 28 March 1892; 1.0) and marked on the item. The amount due was paid in cash.

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Letter with 2 cent


Double rate letter with 2 cent


Double rate letter with 5 cent


Triple rate letter with 10 cent


Fifth rate letter witn 10 cent


Postcard with 0 cent


Postcard with 1 cent