The Postage Stamp

From postal reform to the development of perforated stamps...

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Rowland Hill & postal reform

Rowland Hill's long overdue reform of the postal service.


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The Treasury competition

The competition to design the first forms of pre-paid postage.


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The Penny Black

How the famous Penny Black design was developed.


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Stamp printing & perforations

The development of perforated stamps.



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