Official envelope dated 1875, addressed to Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881) during his second term as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Addressed: “The Right Hon. B. Disraeli M.P., 2 Whitehall Gardens, S.W.” The cover is marked “Private” and bears a red official London postmark dated November 26, 1875. Sent by Lord John Manners (1818–1906), the British statesman who was serving at the time as Postmaster General in Disraeli’s government. The lower left bears “J. Manners.” The reverse features an attractive green embossed official seal bearing the Royal Arms and the inscription “Her Majesty’s Postmaster General.” An interesting piece of official correspondence connecting Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli with a senior member of his government.
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