The year of a Two Penny Blue stamp, first issued in 1840, can be determined by examining various features such as the printing plate number and the watermark. The stamps were produced over several years, and the presence of specific plate numbers or variations in the design helps identify their year of issue. Additionally, the condition and any cancellations can provide clues about the stamp's usage and timeframe. Collectors often reference specialized catalogs for precise identification.
1840
1932
The advent of the adhesive postage stamp officially began on May 6, 1840 with the release of the famous Penny Black.
The Penny Black was the world's first adhesive postage stamp of a public postal system. It was issued by Great Britain and Ireland on 1 May 1840, for use from 6 May of that year.
Any signs of wear indicate coin circulation. Look at the year the penny was made, and compare the it with the wear. You can definitely tell if a penny has been used just by looking at it.
The Penny Black was invented in the year 1840 in memory of QUEEN VICTORIA
The year is at the bottom on the reverse side.
The penny post was introduced in the United Kingdom in 1840. This system allowed letters to be sent for a uniform rate of one penny, regardless of distance, revolutionizing postal services. The introduction of the penny post was accompanied by the first adhesive postage stamp, known as the Penny Black.
Postage stamps were first commonly available in Great Britain. The One Penny Black is considered the first stamp available for sale. They were printed in 1840. The following year the One Penny Red was issued, one of the earliest and fairly common stamps available.
Unfortunately, the Triple S Blue Stamp company is, like the snows of last year, gone.
The barrel code stamp will tell you, see related links.
you can find one in sunyshore city and in the underground