The Birth of the Modern British Post

The Mythical Penny Black

Tuppence for your thoughts

This corner block of Plate 1 Twopenny Blues issued in 1840 is a true philatelic treasure. Only two plates of Twopenny Blues were used before the design was modified in 1841. Corner blocks like this one, showing the plate number, are particularly prized by philatelists.

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Plate 1 Twopenny Blues, lower-right corner block