The first stamp was the One Penny Black. And it was black in color. It was soon change to red to allow the cancellations to show more clearly.
It is the first stamp issued. That makes it the 'First.'
Penny Red is from Australia and is considered a favorite among stamp collectors around the world. With it's distinctive design and red color it is very recognizable.
The British Penny Black stamp was was the first ever postage stamp. It was first issued on May 6, 1840.
The One Penny Black, the first postage stamp.
Penny Black
The first adhesive postage stamp was the Penny Blackissued by the UK in 1840.
The penny black was the worlds first postage stamp in 1840.
penny black
Postage stamps were first commonly available in Great Britain. The One Penny Black is considered the first stamp available for sale. They were printed in 1840. The following year the One Penny Red was issued, one of the earliest and fairly common stamps available.
The One Penny Black.
The first postage stamp is called the Penny Black. It was issued by Great Britain.