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common1900-1945
King Edward VII 1d Definitive (depicted on cigarette case)
United Kingdom · 1902 · 1d
A British one penny stamp featuring the profile of King Edward VII, depicted as an engraved design on a silver cigarette case from 1903-4.
This stamp design represents the definitive series issued during the reign of King Edward VII (1901-1910), a common postal motif of the early 20th century. Its inclusion on a cigarette case reflects popular imagery of the era.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: David Jackson · License: CC BY-SA 2.0 uk
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