2020-01-30 Thu

An 1809 Swedish folded letter with two feathers pressed into its seal, sold for $4,560 in Malmo, Sweden, at Postiljonen’s sale in September 2016.

In Malmo, Sweden the firm Postiljonen held a series of auctions of Scandinavian and worldwide material. The sales included fascinating historical letters, including some with feathers pressed into their wax seals to denote express delivery.

An 1809 folded letter bore two feathers, one black and one white, pressed into its red seal. This dramatic embellishment had a clear message: the letter was sent express, and the messenger was to travel day and night until reaching the destination. It sold for USD 4,560.

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