Queen Victoria Embossed Cut-outs on Envelope

United Kingdom · 1895 · 1d and 1/2d

Two embossed cut-outs from British postal stationery, featuring a left-facing profile portrait of Queen Victoria within an oval frame, with denominations 'ONE PENNY' and 'HALF PENNY'. They are affixed to an envelope.

These embossed cut-outs from postal stationery reflect common postal practices in late Victorian Britain. Their use on an envelope addressed to Beatrix Potter adds a unique historical connection to a prominent cultural figure.