Universal Postal Union acquires world’s first stamp issued in 1840 – Afrique en Ligue


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Universal Postal Union acquires world's first stamp issued in 1840
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In a statement, made available to PANA in New York on Thursday, the agency stated that, 'the UPU now also owns two other Victorian stamps, 'the Penny Red' and the 'Two Pence Blue', as well as an envelope bearing the Penny Black.
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