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Sir Rowland Hill. Penny Post. Penny Black stamp.

OTD in 1840 the Penny Post is introduced to the UK.

‘This idea was developed largely by Sir Rowland Hill … the first stamp, the ‘Penny Black’ was a black stamp with a portrait of Queen Victoria.’

By: Ian F Finlay MA
(c) Wills & Hepworth Ltd.

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