The first postal stamp featured Queen Victoria
The Penny Black, the world's first postage stamp issued in 1840, featured Queen Victoria and transformed global communication by making mail affordable and accessible.
The world's first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, revolutionized communication when it debuted in 1840. Issued by the United Kingdom, it prominently featured a profile portrait of the young Queen Victoria. This tiny stamp, designed by William Wyon, was printed in black ink and measured about 22 by 15 millimeters.
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