NEW section !!!!!
Routing Marks for mail to Faroe
| DAKA page 211 Routing Marks "Via Leith" | |
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| The routing marks used in Denmark were inscribed "Færøerne". They were struck on covers to make clear that the item of mail was addressed to the Faroe Islands. Following types are found: | |
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| Type 1. 1925. In capital letters with a serif typeface and measuring 31x3 mm. | |
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| Type2. 1929-1934. Lowercase letter with serif typeface and a full-stop. Dimisions are 24x3mm. | |
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| Type3. 1934. Capital letters in a sans-serif typeface and measures 29x4,5mm. | |
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| Type4. 1934. Lower-case sans-serif lettering and measures 20x10mm. | |
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| Type5. 1938-1939. Lower-case lettering with a sans-serif typeface and measures 28x5mm. | |
| The routing marks used in France. | |
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| 1928. Capital letters and measures 37x6,5mm. | |
| The routing marks used in U.K. | |
| Edinbourgh | |
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| 1924. Capital letters | |
| Leith | |
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| 1923. Capital letters | |
If you have additional information, please contact me on steen@faroestamps.dk