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uncommonpre-1900
Sweden 5 Öre Postage Due
Sweden · 1877 · 5 öre
The stamp features the word 'PORTO' prominently in the center, flanked by 'SVERIGE' at the top and '5 ÖRE' at the bottom, all within a simple decorative border.
This postage due stamp was issued to collect underpaid postage from recipients, a common practice in the late 19th century to ensure proper revenue for postal services.
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Image: Swedish official postal stamp, issued between 1874 and 1891. · License: Public domain
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