Gallery 3 - The Penny Black

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This Gallery is all about the introduction of the Penny Black and how it improved on the old postal system. To find out more on this topic go to the Penny Black page in the Penny Black History section.

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Letter that has been cross written Cartoon by Henry Cole Victorian Letter Carrier Notice to Postmasters

Letter with Penny Black on first day of issue Penny Black Maltese Cross cancellation mark Rainbow Trials testing of cancellation ink