1876 Queen Victoria 1d Postal Stationery Envelope

United Kingdom · 1876 · 1d

An 1876 Queen Victoria 1d postal stationery envelope featuring an embossed profile portrait of Queen Victoria, with an additional 4 pence embossed stamp affixed to meet higher postal rates.

Issued during Queen Victoria's long reign, this postal stationery reflects the standard postal rates and the common practice of affixing additional stamps to meet higher tariffs for heavier or international mail.