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.
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