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I don't know if anyone has actually counted, but it is most probably Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.

She has ruled England for over 50 years and in that time has appeared on every British stamp issued as well as hundreds of others issued by the members of the British Commonwealth.

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The first postage stamp was issued in Great Britain. It pictured the head of Queen Victoria. Since that time all British postage stamps have had the profile or picture of the monarch on the stamps.

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Queen Victoria was on the world's first postage stamp, the Penny black, issued in England 1840. The first US stamps appeared in 1847 and featured George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.

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Great Britain issued the 'penny black' which is considered the first postage stamp. They were available in 1840. Brazil and the United States followed very soon afterwards.

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Benjamin Franklin is portrayed on the first official U.S. Postage stamp.

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The first postage stamp is normally referring to the "One Penny Black" issued by Great Britain.

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The first US stamps were a 5-cent stamp with Ben Franklin on it and a 10-cent

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George Washington appeared on the first US stamp which was a 10-cent stamp in 1847. Appearing at the same time was a 5-cent stamp with Benjamin Franklin on it.

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penny black

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What is the name of the first British postage stamp?

The penny black was the worlds first postage stamp in 1840.


What is the name first postage stamp?

penny black


What was the image on the first postage stamp?

A profile bust of Queen Victoria was pictured on the first postage stamp.


Which country issued the first postage stamp?

Great Britain issued the first postage stamp in 1840.


What is the nickname of the first postage stamp?

The first postage stamp is called the Penny Black. It was issued by Great Britain.


How much is a postage stamp in 2018?

A first class postage stamp is $0.50 or 50 cents.


When was the world's first postage stamp invented?

The first postage stamp was issued by Great Britain on 1 May 1840.


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What is current price for single US postage stamp?

A first class postage stamp is 44 cents.


What is the name of the worlds first postage stamp?

The Peny Black and it was invented in 6th May, 1840.


How much did postage stamp cost in 1989?

Cost of a postage stamp was dependent on the face value of the stamp and the country. The most common rate stamp is for First Class Mail. In 1989 it was 25 cents for the first ounce.