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Welcome to 'Penny Black 1840'

...a site dedicated to the world's first postage stamp.

Buy Penny Black buttons, badges, mugs, bags, caps, calendars and mousepads in the gift store

Find the perfect gift for philatelists and stamp collectors everywhere with an elegant range of items featuring original designs inspired by The Penny Black - available exclusively in our online T-shirt store and other Penny Black apparel, badges, mugs and more in the Gift Store!

Buy Penny Black posters and framed art prints in our Poster Gallery!

New! Visit the Penny Black 1840 Blog taking a wider look at the stories behind thematic postage stamps from around the world.

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Plus links to helpful web resources, Penny Black info, philatelic book reviews, Live Stamp Auctions and images of the Penny Black, 1d Red, 2d Blue and other rare Victorian stamps and cancellations in the stamp gallery.