Penny Red (Plate 137, 1860s)

William Wyon (portrait)

Common

Date

c. 1862

Object Type

Adhesive postage stamp, 1 penny

Medium / Material

Line-engraved on paper, perforated

Production Place

London, England

Dimensions

H 22.5 × W 19 mm

Condition

Very Fine used

The Penny Red replaced the Penny Black in 1841 and became the most widely-used stamp of the 19th century — circulating for 38 years.

Materials & Techniques

Wove paper, red/rose ink, gummed, perf 14

Location

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