1840 Penny Black Used Stamp M-A Postal Commemorative Society Album # 1100

1840 Great Britain Penny Black Used Stamp (M-A) presented in its original Postal Commemorative Society presentation album. The Penny Black, issued in 1840, is recognized as the world’s first adhesive postage stamp and features the youthful portrait of Queen Victoria. This example bears the check letters M-A in the lower corners and displays a period postal cancellation. The stamp is housed in a protective mount within a Postal Commemorative Society album, which includes historical information about the Penny Black and its significance in postal history. The stamp is being offered as found in its presentation album. It has not been removed from its protective mount or submitted for expert authentication, allowing the next owner to evaluate or certify it if desired. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and accurately represent the item’s condition.