Mulready's and envelopes

Browse authenticated examples of Mulready postal stationery—the world’s first prepaid envelopes and letter sheets, issued in Great Britain on 6 May 1840 alongside the Penny Black stamp. Designed by artist William Mulready, these iconic items feature allegorical scenes of Britannia and global communication. This collection includes both one-penny and two-penny variants, along with surviving examples and rare usage covers. Each listing clearly describes format, issue date and postal context, offering a direct link to the origins of modern prepaid postal history.