Martin Townsend
Lot 4207
![5625: Sweden](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09502/S1/v4207.jpg)
1813 EXPRESS 'FEATHER ENTIRE' SENT IN SWEDEN WITH FEATHER ATTACHED
TO ...more 1813 EXPRESS 'FEATHER ENTIRE' SENT IN SWEDEN WITH FEATHER ATTACHED TO WAX SEAL. Sent from "Wenersborg" (Vanersborg) to Garard (Gard), a distance of about 20 miles, with 'MEANDER' mark - straight lines through wavy lines - indicatingthe shortest route over mountainous ground. On the front there is a detailed dated endorsement. These Feather Seals were used in Sweden to encourage special messengers to travel "like a bird". A VERY EARLY EXPRESS LETTER
TO ...more 1813 EXPRESS 'FEATHER ENTIRE' SENT IN SWEDEN WITH FEATHER ATTACHED TO WAX SEAL. Sent from "Wenersborg" (Vanersborg) to Garard (Gard), a distance of about 20 miles, with 'MEANDER' mark - straight lines through wavy lines - indicatingthe shortest route over mountainous ground. On the front there is a detailed dated endorsement. These Feather Seals were used in Sweden to encourage special messengers to travel "like a bird". A VERY EARLY EXPRESS LETTER
Martin Townsend
Lot 6148
![5625: Sweden](https://cdn.philasearch.com/A09502/S1/v6148.jpg)
1878 Envelope from Sweden to Sheffield VIA HULL showing a ...more
1878 Envelope from Sweden to Sheffield VIA HULL showing a superb
circular-framed SWEDEN/BY.STEAMER, Robs M2
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