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1st May 1840: The Penny Black, the world’s first pre-paid postage stamp, goes on sale in the UK
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 00:00:00
Publish Date: 2024-05-01 02:05:18
Description: The Penny Black allowed letters weighing up to half an ounce (14 grams) to be delivered for one penny, regardless of the distance travelled. This made sending mail more accessible and affordable, leading to a significant increase in postal traffic and the growth of the postal ...
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