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The Two Penny Blue or The Two Pence Blue postage stamp, 1840s. Artist: Unknown

The Two Penny Blue or The Two Pence Blue was the world?s second official postage stamp, issued after the Penny Black. It was issued in the United Kingdom and was first sold to the public at the London Inland Revenue Office on the 6th May, 1840. Except for its denomination, the design is exactly the same as the Penny Black.

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Title:

The Two Penny Blue or The Two Pence Blue postage stamp, 1840s. Artist: Unknown

Caption:

The Two Penny Blue or The Two Pence Blue was the world?s second official postage stamp, issued after the Penny Black. It was issued in the United Kingdom and was first sold to the public at the London Inland Revenue Office on the 6th May, 1840. Except for its denomination, the design is exactly the same as the Penny Black.

Personalities:

QUEEN VICTORIA (1819-1901)

Credit:

Album / Heritage Images / The Print Collector

Releases:

? Model Release: No - ? Property Release: No
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Image size:

1040 x 1237 px | 3.7 MB

Print size:

8.8 x 10.5 cm | 3.5 x 4.1 in (300 dpi)

Keywords:

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