The Weird, Great Story Of The Penny Black Stamp And The Beginning Of Mail

“Along with the fine border work and stars in the corners, the Penny Black didn’t feature the name of the country: Victoria was synonymous with the nation at this point. Instead, the word ‘Postage’ differentiated it from the revenue stamps that had been used for decades. Both that and the price, One Penny, were printed on the stamp.”

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