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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

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.