1 Penny Black stamp from 1840
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Description
This is a Penny Black stamp from 1840, which was the world's first adhesive stamp.
Value: The value depends heavily on the condition, especially the number of margins (white border around the pressure) and the type of piston.
Stamp: "Maltese Cross"stamp
Identification: The stamp has letters in the corners (here “P-Y” at the bottom) that are used to identify which printing plate it originates from.
Value: The value depends heavily on the condition, especially the number of margins (white border around the pressure) and the type of piston.
Stamp: "Maltese Cross"stamp
Identification: The stamp has letters in the corners (here “P-Y” at the bottom) that are used to identify which printing plate it originates from.