Topic: Postal History
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HISTORY
Postal History
Penny Black
Penny Black
The Penny Black revolutionized mail by introducing the world's first adhesive postage stamp in 1840
8 Nov 2025
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What was the primary innovation introduced by the Penny Black that changed the postal system?
It introduced a system where recipients paid postage based on distance traveled.
It allowed pre-payment of postage with an adhesive stamp at a flat rate regardless of distance.
It was the first stamp to feature a monarch's profile without changing postal rates.
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