Sweden, General post Cover dated with pencil "1660" sent to Baron Claes Hansson Bielkenstierna (1615–62), admiral of the Swedish Navy, in Landskrona. Notations "Recommend" and "cito". A Royal Resoluton dated 20 September 1660 stipulated that, when somebody wanted to send money he had to notify the postmaster who had to mark the letter and inform the receiving post office. Very early and scarce item. (Image1)

Sweden, Courier post Very early and rare courier letter from Duke KARL (IX) (King of Sweden from 1599), dated and signed "Carolus" in Nyköping May 16, 1593, to Jönsson in Stockholm. Notation on front about arrival May 23 by Erik Jöransson (Ulfsparre), which served Karl for many years to come. Full written content and part of his large paper seal still attached. The letter has unfortunate got some moisture stains and has become soiled on the outside. (Image1)

Sweden, Courier post Two letters with full content, signed by GUSTAF IV ADOLF (1778–1796–1837), King of Sweden –1809, to the Captain-Lieutenant von Rosen at HKH Duke of Södermanland (later Karl XIII) Drabant Corps. The first dated Stockholm Castle December 3, 1802 and mentioning the birth of Prince CARL GUSTAF (1802-1805) and his title "Grand Duke of Finland". The second is dated Stockholm Castle March 9, 1803 and mentioning some military organisational things. Scarce items in good quality! (Image1)

Sweden, Courier post Beautiful written courier letter to Admiral Erik Ryning at the Admiralty in Stockholm. Notation inside "Presented April 20, 1649". Erik Ryning was after the Peace in Brömsebro Aug. 1645 where Sweden got Gotland ordered by Queen Kristina to go there (October 1645) to receive the land on her behalf and let the population swear allegiance to her. Good quality! (Image1)

Sweden, Courier post Beautiful and rare courier letter to KRISTINA (1626–(1632)–1644–1654), Queen of Sweden with 6 rows of titles. With notation on front that it had arrived to the court-martial (Krigsrätten) June 15, 1636 and by who. No letter content. The little nice red seal on back with initials "E B" could lead to the sender. Good quality. (Image1)

Sweden, Courier post HEDVIG ELEONORA (1636–1660–1715). Queen of Sweden 1656– and regent during the minority of Karl XI 1660–1672. Letter dated May 20, 1666 to her with 10 rows of titles and nice ornaments. From and signed by Sophie Agnes of Mecklenburg (1625-1694). Sophie become Abbess of Rühn 1654. Long full content in a mix of languages. The letter has been climate affected otherwise good quality. Scarce item! (Image1)

Sweden, Courier post Beautiful cover dated with pencil "1638", sent to Jakob De la Gardie. (Image1)

Sweden, Courier post Courier letter, dated and signed Medevi (Östergötland) July 1776 by Countess Hedvig Catharina De La Gardie (married to F A von Fersen. Letter written in French with content to her son Fabian von Fersen, Royal Life Guards, Liung (probably today's Ljungsbro). Good quality! (Image1)

Sweden, Crown post 1740. Letter by Crown Mail to Gunnarsby (Sunne parish, Värmland) and forester Jonas Damgreen. Dated "Biörsund" December 10, 1740 and with nice crown coil on back. Full written content about that he is called to court for a 4 year old debt in Karlstad for grain he purchased 1736. Full transcription is enclosed. Fine quality. (Image1)

Sweden, Feather letters Official letter by Crown Mail with two nice feathers in red seal from Husaby (outside Götene, Västergötland) to Ekholmen (outside Trollhättan). Delivery notation in Swedish: By extra riding postmen, via Källby to Blinneberg without hindrance with 5 Riksdaler in penalty. 15 May 1812 at 10 in the morning. Full written content. Scarce item and good quality but some paper loss of backside. (Image1)

Sweden, S-county. Feather letters Ordres dated "Sommerstad den 10 Januarii 1844" with white feather, sent to Hult. Notation "Fortskaffas af krono brefbärare utan ringaste uppehåll". (Image1)

Sweden, Military prephilately Beautiful written courier letter with notation "Citto Citto" (=fast deliverance, P: +2000:-) to the Admiralty in Stockholm. Inside "1664" by pencil. Good quality! (Image1)

Sweden, 1788, military prephilately A nice letter from Svea Life Guards to their regimental padre Anders Winblom in Stockholm. Dated 3 October 1788 and with notation "EmbBr". No listing number. About that the regimental padre Jonas Berggren is ordered to Scania should he (Winblom) stay for now in Stockholm. Good quality. (Image1)

Sweden, Postage due mail Postage due mark 63 ÖRE on unpaid letter dated "Hamburg 2 July 1860". Cancellations KSPA HAMBURG 2.7.1860, VIA STETTIN (P: 600) and STOCKHOLM 5.JUL.60. Superb. (Image1)

Sweden, AC-county. ÅNÄSET 25.7.1837, arc postmark Type 2 on free letter sent to Umeå. Postal: 3500 SEK (Image1)

Sweden, Foreign-related covers Finland. Partly prepaid ("fr Grisslehamn") insured ("Recommenderas in Specie") letter sent from STOCKHOLM 10.1.1834 to Jorois. Prepaid with 5 sk bco plus 12 sk for open registration. Postage due 42 kop. Small paper loss at back. Scarce. (Image1)

Sweden, Foreign-related covers Finland. Cover sent from ÅNÄSET 26.4.1846 via HAPARANDA 1.5.1846 to Jakobstad. (Image1)

Sweden, Foreign-related covers Finland. Unpaid letter sent from STOCKHOLM 24.10.1854 to Kristinestad. On account of the first naval blockade during the Crimean War, the letter was sent "via Haparanda" and Torneå, with arrival note 8 November. Postage due note "Lös. 20 k". Rare blockade letter in EXCELLENT quailty. (Image1)

Sweden, Foreign-related covers Finland. Unpaid letter dated "St. Petersburg 25/6 September 1869" sent "pr Dagmar" to STOCKHOLMS K.K. 10.9.1869. Postage due notation "54" (öre), Superb ship mail item. (Image1)

Sweden, Foreign-related covers Austria. Letter dated "Om bord på Gauthiod d 18 Junii 1857", sent to Carlsbad. Cancellations KB AUS SCHWEDEN, KDOPA LUBECK 21.6.1857, LUEBECK BAHNHOF 21.6 and CARLSBAD 25.6. Folds and a small tear, nevertheless a nice ship mail item. (Image1)

Sweden, Foreign-related covers Belgium. Partly prepaid letter sent from STOCKHOLM 9.11.1844 to Gand. Notation "Franco Elsenour". Cancellations SUEDE, FRANCO HAMBURG (type 2, P: 1500), KS&NPC HAMBURG, T.T. HAMBURG 16.NOV, ALLEMAGNE PAR HERVE 19.NOV.1844, GAND 19.NOV.1844 and 4. Postage due "12" (decimes). Superb. (Image1)

Sweden, Foreign-related covers Great Britain. Partly prepaid letter weighing 1½ lod, sent from GÖTHEBORG 11.5.1839 via Cuxhafen to Hull and London. Franco notation "Bet. Ystad". Cancellations KSNPC I GREIFWALD D 14 MAI (P: 3000), KS&NPC HAMBURG 16.MAY.39, SCHIFFS BRIEF-POST HAMBURG 16.MAY.1839, HULL SHIP LETTER and C 21.MAY.1839. Prepaid postage to Greifswald 66 sk bco plus "förskjutne skillingar" 75 skilling to Cuxhafen. The ship letter postage to Hull 3×8d, plus the domestic postage, was paid by the recipient. (Image1)

Sweden, Foreign-related covers Great Britain. Partly prepaid letter sent from GÖTHEBORG 7.6.1846 by the Norwegian steamer "Christiania" via Copenhagen to Kiel (ship route existing 1847–1850). From Kiel sent to KDPA ALTONA 9.6.46 to Cuxhafen and by packet to London with arrival pmk CY 2.JUL.1846. Prepaid to Hamburg/Altona. Postage notations "20 s" corresponds to the förskjutne skillingar, "45" (rbs) to the Danish transit 1½ × 29, and "13" (rbs) to the Elbe money. The receipient had to pay the British packet postage "1/8" (but should have been 3/4 due to the weight of 1½ lod). Archive fold. Probably UNIQUE ship mail item. Ex. Nilsson. (Image1)

Sweden, Foreign-related covers Great Britain. Partly prepaid letter (archive fold) sent from MALMÖ 19.3.1848 by ship via Copenhagen to Altona, and as ship letter by a private ship to Hull, then forwarded to Charlestown. Letters to the northern part of England or to Scotland could be forwarded via the faster route via Altona to Hull as ship letter for the additional fee 5 skilling. This route was later closed on account of war in May 1848. Prepaid postage to Altona 24 sk bco plus the extra fee of 5 skiling. Notations "fco Altona", "pr Huller Steamer" and on reverse "missent to Alloa". Cancellations KDPA ALTONA 23.3.48, Z A 27.MAR.1848, ALLOA 28.MR.1848 and DUNFERMLINE 29.MR.1848. Postage due notation "8" (d) equal the ship letter postage. Scarce and interesting item. (Image1)

Sweden, Foreign-related covers Great Britain. Partly prepaid cover (archive fold) sent from GÖTHEBORG 20.12.1850 "pr Courier Str via Hull" to London. The new built paddle steamer 'Courir' made her last voyage for the year on the same day and was the only available route out of Sweden on account of cholera. Cancellations HULL SHIP-LETTER B 24.DE.1850 and AO 25.DE.1850. Postage due notation "8" (d) equal the British ship letter postage. Nice ship mail item. (Image1)