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Penny Black Postage Stamp
The worlds first adhesive postage stamp, the penny black, originally worth one penny. The stamp was a runaway success when it went on sale in 1840, allowing people to send a letter weighing up to half an ounce to any destination in the country for a flat rate of one penny. The chosen design used an image of Queen Victoria based on a sketch of her aged 15. The same image remained on stamps for more than 60 years until her death in 1901. Eventually more than 68m stamps were sold.(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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This print showcases the iconic Penny Black Postage Stamp, a true testament to the ingenuity and impact of British postal service history. Released in 1840, this revolutionary adhesive stamp forever transformed the way people sent letters within the country. Pioneering a flat rate system, it allowed individuals to effortlessly mail their correspondence weighing up to half an ounce for just one penny. The chosen design featured a youthful Queen Victoria, immortalized at the age of 15 based on an exquisite sketch. This image remained unchanged on stamps for over six decades until Her Majesty's passing in 1901. The timeless elegance and regal presence captured in this portrait symbolize not only her reign but also signify an era of progress and innovation. With more than 68 million stamps sold during its circulation, the Penny Black became an unprecedented success story that revolutionized communication across Britain. Its introduction marked a turning point in postal services worldwide as other countries soon followed suit with their own postage systems. Preserved by Hulton Archive/Getty Images, this remarkable print allows us to marvel at both the artistic beauty and historical significance encapsulated within this small piece of paper. As we gaze upon it, we are reminded of how such seemingly ordinary objects can hold extraordinary stories that shape our world today.
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