Penny Black
Slowly Stamp 

Penny Black

The world's first postage stamp

The Penny Black, the world’s first postage stamp, was issued in the United Kingdom on May 1, 1840. Featuring a portrait of Queen Victoria, it changed the way mail was sent by introducing prepaid postage. This small stamp marked the beginning of modern postal systems worldwide.

How to obtain?

  • Stamp Store 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  • Time Machine

How to add to your Stamp Collection?

  • Collect from a letter
  • Obtain the stamp
The stamp description may contain AI-generated text and inaccuracies. It is provided for reference only, primarily sourced from Wikipedia, UNESCO, and other reliable references.
Report an issue

You may also like


SLOWLY

Start connecting with the world now!

4.6   10M+
Download Slowly on the App Store Get Slowly on Google Play
© 2026 Slowly Communications Ltd.    
Terms of Service     Privacy Policy     Cookies