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Lot 1188

Framed Display Showing Britain's Famous "Penny Black" Postage Stamp

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Long touted as being the world's first postage stamp, the "Penny Black" appeared in 1840 with an effigy of the then youthful Queen Victoria. The present example has been cancelled and is presented in wooden frame with gilt highlights.

Good estate condition.