UN postal union acquires world’s first postage stamp issued in 1840 – UN News Centre
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UN postal union acquires world's first postage stamp issued in 1840
UN News Centre The United Nations postal union reported today that it has acquired what is probably the world's best-known stamp– the Penny Black – which was issued 172 years ago and shows a profile image of United Kingdom's Queen Victoria on a black background. |
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