[WORLDKINGS] The Constant World Records Seeking Journey (P.274) Penny Black (United Kingdom): World's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system
28-03-2022
(worldkings.org) The Penny Black was the world's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system. It was first issued in the United Kingdom, on 1 May 1840, but was not valid for use until 6 May. The stamp features a profile of Queen Victoria. On March 31st, 2022, World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Penny Black as “ World's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system”.
WORLDKINGS - Worldkings News - Europe Records Institute (EURI) – Penny Black: World's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system
22-09-2021
(Worldkings.org) The Penny Black was the world's first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system. It was first issued in the United Kingdom, on 1 May 1840, but was not valid for use until 6 May. The stamp features a profile of Queen Victoria.
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