Sweden Oscar II Official Stamp
Sweden · 1874 · 12 öre
This stamp features a large numeral '12' for the denomination, encircled by the text 'TJENSTEMÄRKE KUNGL. POSTVERKET', which translates to 'Official Stamp Royal Postal Service'. The design is dominated by the denomination and the Swedish crown at the top, indicating its official government use.
Issued during the reign of King Oscar II, this was Sweden's first official stamp, intended for use on government mail. It was part of a series that helped standardize and control official postal communications.
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