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Post by jamesw on Sept 22, 2015 2:50:24 GMT
Found this sorting a batch for my stamp club. I remember stumbling on this one a while ago, then loosing it in the pile (I hate it when that happens!), but now just rediscovered it, misfiled, of course. Google translates FÄLTPOST as Army Postal Service. I thought it was REALLY old, but the postmark is Stockholm 1942. And with no denomination. So what can you tell me? WWII era obviously. Local army post? I.D. sticker? Any thoughts? Followup - Svarsmarke - Reply Stamp |
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Ryan
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What I collect: If I have a catalogue for it, I collect it. And I have many catalogues ....
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Post by Ryan on Sept 22, 2015 4:49:44 GMT
Michel and Facit both list this - it gets some extra explanatory text because it's a bit of an odd duck. It's easiest to just quote directly from the Facit catalogue - "The Swedish Military Cover with a Reply-stamp is a combination unique in philately of postal stationery and a stamp for postage-free correspondence in both directions between military personnel and families at home: The military cover is intended for letters from the soldier while the reply-stamp is used on covers to the soldier." Here's an example illustration taken from Facit - the stamp you have is cut out from the cover (it's under the envelope's flap after sealing). According to Michel, there is a patch of gum under the stamp cutout, so it's not on plain paper.  Ryan |
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Post by jamesw on Sept 22, 2015 8:54:11 GMT
Trés cool, Ryan. Thank you!
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Post by jamesw on Oct 3, 2015 1:54:38 GMT
So wouldn't you know, I'm visiting my dealer today, and what do I find in a little box on his counter? Slightly different blue, but a full envelope, just the same. Gonna make for a nice album page. |
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cjd
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Post by cjd on Oct 3, 2015 2:30:57 GMT
You betcha! Nice assemblage.
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