Veile Private Post Stamp, 1887

Denmark · 1887 · 5 Øre

The stamp features a central design of a crown above a post horn, encircled by text. It reads 'VEILE' at the top, 'KGL. PRIV. POST' on the sides, and '5 ØRE' at the bottom.

This stamp represents a private local postal service in Veile, Denmark, operating before the full consolidation of national postal monopolies. Such private posts were common in the late 19th century, providing local mail delivery.