8 min

The world's first postage stamp is issued - May 1st, 1840 This Day in History Class

    • History

On this day in 1840, the introduction of the Penny Black postage stamp revolutionized the British postal system. 
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On this day in 1840, the introduction of the Penny Black postage stamp revolutionized the British postal system. 
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8 min

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