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1d Penny Black

Name: 1d Penny Black
Brand: United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 1840 · 1d

The Penny Black — the world's first adhesive postage stamp, issued May 1, 1840.

Designed by Rowland Hill, the Penny Black revolutionized postal communication worldwide. It features a profile of Queen Victoria based on a medal by William Wyon.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty postal-history

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$277,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$166,500

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$92,500

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$46,250

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$18,500

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.