1840 Penny Black Stamp

Own the historic 1840 Penny Black Postage Stamp today for ONLY £99

On 6 May 1840 the world’s first ever pre-paid postage stamp was issued – the iconic Penny Black. Now more than 180 years later you have the rare opportunity to secure one of these historic issues.

The brainchild of Rowland Hill who led the campaign in the 1830s for a universal penny postage stamp, the Penny Black is commonly regarded as one of the pillars of the Victorian Age.

In fact, the Penny Black Stamp was in production for less than one year, with the final issue printed in February 1841. Featuring a portrait of a 15 year old Queen Victoria, the vast majority of the Penny Black Stamps that were originally printed almost two centuries ago have long since disappeared.

Order your stamp today!

Harrington and Byrne is pleased to be able to offer the iconic 1840 Penny Black Stamp for just £99 POSTFREE. However, due to our limited supply we need to receive your reservation within the next 7 days to be able to guarantee your order.

Place your reservation today simply by clicking below.

Key Issue Information:

• Opportunity to own a genuine Penny Black Stamp issued during the long and historic reign of Queen Victoria
• Released on 6th May 1840 and is the world’s very first pre-paid postage stamp
• In production for less than one year and only 2% are estimated to have survived to this day
• Stanley Gibbons catalogue value for a fine used Penny Black has risen by 150% over the past 20 years
• Complete with Deluxe Presentation Folder and Certificate of Authenticity