What color was the first postage stamp?

Answer 1

The Penny Black, world's first postage stamp.

Although a number of people laid claim to the concept of the postage stamp, it is well documented that stamps were first introduced in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland on 1 May 1840, as a part of postal reforms promoted by Sir Rowland Hill. With its introduction, the postage fee was now to be paid by the sender and not the recipient, though it was still possible to send mail without prepaying. Postmarks have been applied over stamps since the first postage stamps came into use.

Answer 2

The first stamp was issued by Great Britain and referred to as the 'Penny Black.' It was, naturally, black. After use for a while, the post office realized that the color made it hard to see if a stamp was canceled or not, so they changed the color to red.

Answer 3

The first adhesive postage stamp was the British one penny stamp nicknamed the 'Penny Black' which was introduced in May 1840.

Answer 4

Penny Black (second class)

Twopence Blue (first class)

Answer 5

black and blue