(GBR-511) GB 1916 KGV registered letter envelope from London to S.Wales
The image shows a historical
Registered Letter envelope from Great Britain, dating back to the King George VI era, likely around the mid-20th century (1936-1952).
Here's a breakdown of what it is:
- Registered Mail:
This envelope was used for a "Registered Letter," a special postal
service that provided enhanced security and proof of delivery for
important or valuable mail, as indicated by the prominent "REGISTERED
LETTER" printing and "R No. 2194" registration number.
- Postal Stationery:
It is a piece of "postal stationery," meaning it's a pre-printed
envelope issued by the postal authority with the postage and
registration fee already incorporated or indicated for payment, rather
than requiring separate adhesive stamps.
- King George VI Era:
The specific design and markings, including the visible stamp or
impression and the overall style, identify it as being from the reign of
King George VI, which spanned from 1936 to 1952.
- Historical Context:
The wax seal, common in older postal practices for securing contents
and preventing tampering, further emphasizes its historical nature. The
handwritten address to "Scollock W Ambleston Paristo S-Wales" and the
London origin add to its historical value as a piece of postal history.
BACK SIDE
The image shows a historical
British Post Office registered letter envelope, likely from the
King George V era (1910-1936), based on the context provided in the initial search query analysis.
Specifically,
the envelope's reverse side details the terms and conditions of the
Post Office's registration service and compensation for lost or damaged
mail. The visible text states: "Registration. Compensation is given for
loss or damage in respect of Inland Registered Letters and Packets of
all kinds, and for the loss of Foreign and Colonial Registered Letters
and Packets, subject to the limitations and conditions notified in the
Post Office Guide".
This
type of envelope would have been used for sending important documents
or valuables via the registered mail service, which offered a degree of
security and compensation in case of loss or damage, as outlined in the
Post Office Guide of the time.
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