Penny Black
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
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
Not the Penny Black variety, which is sought by collectors and sold for large sums at auctions - but the familiar, everyday stamps you stick on your letters.
From BBC • Aug. 5, 2012
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