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What was the world's first adhesive postage stamp and when was it issued?

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quotePosted at 17:19 on 12th May 2010

The "PENNY BLACK" adhesive postage stamp was first issued for United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland on 1 May 1840 (to be used on letters from 6 May 1840)

The 'TWO PENCE BLUE" adhesive postage stamp was issued two days later.

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