1 Penny Black, the world's first stamp
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Description
This is one of the world's first stamps, a Great Britain 1840 1 Penny Black.
Identification: The stamp is from Great Britain and was issued in May 1840.
Details: The mark shows the letters Q-L in the lower corners, indicating its position in the printing plate.
Stamp: The red stamp is a classic "Maltese Cross" cancellation.
Identification: The stamp is from Great Britain and was issued in May 1840.
Details: The mark shows the letters Q-L in the lower corners, indicating its position in the printing plate.
Stamp: The red stamp is a classic "Maltese Cross" cancellation.