The Penny Black Stamp & Queen Victoria Book

Order your Original Penny Black Stamp and Queen Victoria Hardback Book today for just £265 (Plus £3.95 P&P)

The world's first postage stamp. The Queen who changed an era.

Few objects have transformed everyday life quite like the Penny Black.

Issued on 1st May 1840, it became the world's first adhesive postage stamp, revolutionising communication forever. For the first time, letters could be sent anywhere in Britain for a single penny, making written correspondence affordable, accessible and helping to connect families, businesses and communities like never before.

At the centre of this remarkable innovation was a portrait of the young Queen Victoria, whose reign would become one of the most influential in British history. It was her image that introduced a tradition still followed on British stamps today - the portrait of the reigning monarch.

Now, you can own an authentic piece of this extraordinary story.

Accompanying your genuine Penny Black is an exclusive hardback collector's book celebrating the life and legacy of Queen Victoria. Beautifully illustrated throughout, it explores the remarkable reign of Britain's second-longest serving monarch, from her accession to the throne and marriage to Prince Albert, through the expansion of the British Empire, the Industrial Revolution and the many innovations that defined the Victorian age.

Together, the Penny Black and this beautifully presented hardback book offer a fascinating journey through one of the most important periods in British history - a perfect addition to any collection or an unforgettable gift for lovers of history, royalty and philately.

Please note: Due to the unique nature of genuine vintage stamps, the stamp supplied may differ from the image shown, including its plate number, cancellation marks, centring and other natural characteristics.

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