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This collectible commemorates Queen Victoria as the first monarch to appear on Britain’s stamps, and her contributions to our modern postal service.
Ten mint stamps appear alongside labels telling the story of Britain’s first modern stamps.
A unique collectible commemorating the first monarch to appear on Britain’s stamps, and her dedicated contributions to the development of our modern postal service.
Bringing together ten self-adhesive stamps from the issue, the sheet is enhanced with carefully selected images which help tell the story of each iconic design including first dies, trial prints, essays and diagrams.
From the revolutionary Penny Black and Twopenny Blue to later classics such as the Penny Red, Penny Lilac and Jubilee issue, each stamp is paired with historic imagery that places it in its original context.
The stamps and labels are set against a backdrop of a Penny Black sheet.
This captivating keepsake celebrates the craft and artistry that defined early Victorian philately.