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uncommonpre-1900
1891 British Government Parcels Stamp
United Kingdom · 1891 · 4 1/2d
A marginal block of four 4 1/2d green and carmine British Government Parcels stamps, likely featuring Queen Victoria's profile, issued for official use.
These stamps were issued for official use by government departments for parcels, indicating a specific postal service for state-related mail during the late Victorian era.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
sgO71
Image: British Government · License: Public domain
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