Queen Victoria who was the Queen of England when the first Penny Black stamp was printed in 1840.
The only things written on the Penny Black is "Postage" and "One Penny". You will also find letters in the corners. Each plate series has different letters.
The One Penny Black.
The One Penny Black, the first postage stamp.
The One Penny Black is the first stamp created. Most dealers will have them for sale. You can also find them on auction sites as well.
The One Penny Black cost one penny. Anyone could go to the post office and buy a stamp.
The Penny Black. Wouldn't it have been quicker to find out yourself though?
Like the name says, it was a One Penny Black. It cost on penny at the post office. That covered delivery of one half ounce letter.
The British Penny Black stamp was was the first ever postage stamp. It was first issued on May 6, 1840.
Penny Black
The One Penny Black was created in 1840.
The advent of the adhesive postage stamp officially began on May 6, 1840 with the release of the famous Penny Black.
It is the first stamp issued. That makes it the 'First.'
The Penny Black is the first stamp ever issued. People interested in something know about the most important firsts.