#pennyred hashtag - Bluesky

1 week ago

A new addition to my covers - A penny red from sent in 1872 from Carnarvon to Chippenham. 1872 was a notable year as there was an assassination attempt of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on February 29, #cover #stamps #philately #pennyred

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Jonathan Emmesedi

@jemmesedi.c.im.ap.brid.gy

4 months ago

The 1d. Red Imperforate Printed From Penny Black Plates Discover how the 1d. red-brown stamp replaced the Penny Black in 1841 to combat forgery. Edward Klempka explores the trials, colour changes, and printings from original black plates that marked a turning point in British postal history—175 years after its issue.

Today I learned why the Penny Black was replaced by the Penny Red.

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#Philately #History #UKHistory #Stamps #PennyBlack #PennyRed #Fraud

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Pattern-chaser

@pattern-chaser

6 months ago

I've been reading and following Laurie for some time — well worthwhile. They're a damned good writer. Treat yourself, and have a read? 😉👍 #PennyRed

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The Collector

@collector8man

1 year ago

#Letter #PennyRed #PostMark1855 #EarlOfArmandale

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Page & Postage | Bibliophile & Stamp Collector

@pageandpostage

1 year ago

The Iconic 1841 Penny Red #3: A Timeless Postal Treasure

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#Philately #PennyRed #StampCollection #PostalHistory #QueenVictoria #StampCollectors #BritishHistory

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