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
In keeping with a tradition dating back to the first Penny Black in 1840, the new "definitive" stamp uses an adapted version of a portrait of Charles which is also appearing on new coinage.
From Reuters ● Feb. 8, 2023
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
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
Other collections for this year include a miniature set of stamps being issued to mark the 175th anniversary of the Penny Black stamp and a Rugby World Cup set being launched in September.
From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2015
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