Lot 5022
1856, Entire letter dated "Thorshavn 23. Mai 1856" to Copenhagen with compass receipt postmark and delivered by foot post with clear "F:P:17/6 56", charged in red crayon with "2" skilling for local delivery, extremely fine. Only 7 letters from the Faroes are recorded delivered by foot post, of which only 2 show this rate; certificate Nielsen (2010)
