Penny Black

British

noun

the first adhesive postage stamp, issued in Britain in 1840; an imperforate stamp bearing the profile of Queen Victoria on a dark background

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Penny Black

During his Penny Black Music interview, Wallinger said William’s hit cover of “She’s the One” had rescued him financially after his health setback.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 12, 2024

The world’s first adhesive postage stamp, known as the Penny Black, was launched in England in 1840, according to the Royal Mail.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 9, 2022

The Penny Black, which introduced a flat rate, was used from May 6, 1840.

From Reuters ● Oct. 26, 2021

Army bomb disposal officers spent Thursday afternoon at the property in Penny Black Lane, in Rooksdown, where surrounding homes have been evacuated.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2021

You may use the comment thread on this page to celebrate the Penny Black, generally recognized as the world’s first adhesive postal stamp, and first issued 177 years ago on Monday.

From Slate ● May 1, 2017

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