The Two Penny Blue Stamp & Queen Victoria Book

Order your Original Two Penny Blue Stamp and Queen Victoria Hardback Book today for just £125 (Plus £3.95 P&P)

The world's second postage stamp. A symbol of Britain's postal revolution.

The Penny Black changed the world. The Two Penny Blue helped keep it moving.

Introduced in May 1840, just days after the Penny Black, the Two Penny Blue became the world's second official adhesive postage stamp. Printed in a striking blue colour for easier identification, it offered a faster postal service and quickly became an essential part of Britain's revolutionary new Uniform Penny Post.

As letter writing flourished across the nation, the Two Penny Blue played a vital role in connecting families, businesses and communities during one of the most transformative periods in British history. Today, it remains one of the most sought-after and recognisable stamps ever issued.

Featuring the unmistakable portrait of the young Queen Victoria, the stamp also marks the beginning of a tradition unique to Britain - the image of the reigning monarch appearing on every British postage stamp ever since.

Now, you can own an authentic example of this remarkable piece of postal history.

Accompanying your genuine Two Penny Blue is an exclusive hardback collector's book celebrating the life and legacy of Queen Victoria. Beautifully illustrated throughout, it explores the extraordinary reign that oversaw the Industrial Revolution, rapid technological progress and the expansion of Britain's global influence, placing the Two Penny Blue within the remarkable story of the Victorian era.

Together, the Two Penny Blue and this beautifully presented hardback book offer a fascinating insight into the innovations that transformed communication and shaped the modern world.

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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