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rarepre-1900
Queen Victoria Penny Lilac Army Official
United Kingdom · 1881 · 1d
A mint block of six Queen Victoria Penny Lilac stamps, featuring the Queen's profile and overprinted 'ARMY OFFICIAL'.
These stamps were issued for official use by the British Army to control and track government mail expenses, preventing the misuse of regular postage.
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Image: British Post Office · License: Public domain
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