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Jemeppe to Gothenburg in 1920



This cover was sent from Jemeppe-sur-Meuse on 20 September 1920, after the stamps had already been taken out of circulation! Nonetheless, it safely arrived in Gothenburg (Sweden) on 28 September 1920.
See another cover with stamps used after they had officially been removed from circulation.

Characteristics:
  • Featuring a colorful array of 5 Red-Cross stamps
  • Total franking = 25c (exact postage)
  • Smudged cancels of departure
  • Cancel of arrival on reverse
  • Nice calligraphy, some soiling
    handsome overall appearance
Estimated value: $60
[Won on eBay for $50 in 2001]