B107- Antique 1912 HandwrittenEnvelope – King GeorgeVOne PennyRed StampWimbled
Title
Antique 1912 Handwritten Envelope – King George V One Penny Red Stamp – Wimbledon Surrey Addressed to John Webb
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Category
Stamps → Great Britain → Covers → Edward VII (1902–1910) / George V (1910–1936)
Secondary possible: Collectables → Paper & Ephemera → Letters & Correspondence (1900–1939)
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Condition
Used – Good vintage condition. Original envelope showing light age wear, minor creasing, and clear postmark. Writing legible, stamp intact.
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Item Specifics
Era: George V (1910–1936)
Postmark Date: 21 January 1912 (visible on postmark)
Stamp Type: One Penny Red, King George V
Colour: Rose Red
Addressed To: John Webb, 32 The Broadway, Wimbledon, Surrey
Handwritten: Yes, with period ink script
Origin: United Kingdom
Authenticity: Original early 20th-century correspondence envelope
Size: Approx. 14 × 9 cm
Material: Paper
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Description
A genuine 1912 envelope featuring a King George V “One Penny Red” stamp, postmarked and addressed to John Webb, 32 The Broadway, Wimbledon, Surrey. The envelope has been carefully preserved with visible period handwriting and a clear postal mark. A fine addition for collectors of early 20th-century British postal history, handwriting, or Wimbledon-related ephemera.
This type of “Penny Red on cover” remains desirable due to its dated postmark and excellent legibility.
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Valuation & Recommended Price
Estimated Collector Value: £10–£20 (based on comparable sold listings of early George V covers with clear postmarks and clean handwriting).
Recommended Buy It Now Price: £17.99
Recommended Auction Start Price: £9.99

