Two British postage stamps bearing the portrait of Queen Victoria (reign 1837-1901). The Penny Black was the world's first postage stamp and issued from May 1840. As it was difficult to see an obliteration stamp (postmark) against a black background, the Penny Red was introduced from February 1841. (Private Collection)
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