Is it possible that the 10c fee was for Customs inspection, and the items inside were found not to require a duty, thus accounting for the second marking?
I think doug2222's explanation is likely, because the letter could have cleared customs at St. Paul, and the letter's recipient was nicked for the 10c customs clearance...hence the Albert Lea cancel on the postage due.
Thank you gentlemen, that makes sense. So basically, 2.5 pence cost 10 cents US. So basically it cost 20 cents to get a large envelope from GB to US at this time. By today's standards that is about $1.50. So, not too bad.
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