This is a U.S. postal stationery envelope featuring an embossed 8¢ Eagle-and-Shield indicium in blue at the upper right, alongside an additional 2¢ surcharge imprint, making the total face value 10¢. Issued in the early 1970s, this design belongs to the series of modern postal stationery reflecting the bold and simplified U.S. Postal Service eagle emblem.

The envelope (catalogued as Scott U566) represents an era when postal stationery was widely used for efficient mailing, with surcharges added to meet changing postal rates. Its clean design and embossed impression make it a desirable addition for collectors specializing in U.S. postal stationery, rate-change issues, or modern indicia designs.

• Country: United States

• Type: Postal Stationery Envelope

• Denomination: 2¢ surcharge + 8¢ embossed (total 10¢)

• Catalog Reference: Scott U566

• Theme: Postal Emblems, U.S. Postal Service, Eagle Symbol