Charles Dickens Letter Envelope With Rare Penny Stamp
Historical letter envelope that includes a Penny Black stamp, the world's first adhesive postage stamp, used on May 6, 1840.
Envelope Details
Stamp: The envelope features the one-penny black stamp depicting a young Queen Victoria.
Addressee: The letter is addressed to "Richard Lloyd Esqr" at "22 Ludgate Hill".
Sender/Annotator: The name "Charles Dickens" is visible on the envelope.
Historical Context: The address "22 Ludgate Hill" was the location of the publishers Lloyd Brothers & Co. around that time. The acclaimed novelist Charles Dickens was a contemporary and appears to have had some correspondence with a Mr. Lloyd, possibly related to publishing matters or social engagements.
Historical letter envelope that includes a Penny Black stamp, the world's first adhesive postage stamp, used on May 6, 1840.
Envelope Details
Stamp: The envelope features the one-penny black stamp depicting a young Queen Victoria.
Addressee: The letter is addressed to "Richard Lloyd Esqr" at "22 Ludgate Hill".
Sender/Annotator: The name "Charles Dickens" is visible on the envelope.
Historical Context: The address "22 Ludgate Hill" was the location of the publishers Lloyd Brothers & Co. around that time. The acclaimed novelist Charles Dickens was a contemporary and appears to have had some correspondence with a Mr. Lloyd, possibly related to publishing matters or social engagements.