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The Penny Black

June 22nd 2010 13:25
Penny Black
Penny Black

The Penny Black was introduced on the 6 May 1840 by Sir. Rowland Hill (1795-1879) as a new way understanding the price of the letter. It was inspired by William Wyon's medal of 1838 and in Scotland it replaced the half-penny tax labels introduced in 1813. It had various essays (stamps that haven't been issued but made) by Jacob Perkins and William Wyon.

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Rowland Hill and Penny Black on a British stamp of 1995
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