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1 Penny Black stamp from 1840

Condition:
Used
Stamp type:
General Issue
Region:
Great Britain
Country:
England
Year:
1840
Scott #:
1
Michel #:
1
Stanley Gibbons #:
1

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Description

This is a Penny Black stamp from 1840, which was the world's first adhesive stamp.
Value: The value depends heavily on the condition, especially the number of margins (white border around the pressure) and the type of piston.

Stamp: "Maltese Cross"stamp
Identification: The stamp has letters in the corners (here “P-Y” at the bottom) that are used to identify which printing plate it originates from.