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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:stamps
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gptkbp:administered_by
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Victorian_era
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gptkbp:collectibility
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high
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gptkbp:color
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gptkb:black
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:country_of_origin
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:created_by
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gptkb:Rowland_Hill
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gptkbp:creator
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gptkb:Sir_Rowland_Hill
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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symbol of postal history
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gptkbp:data_usage
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line engraving
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gptkbp:date_enacted
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1840
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Queen_Victoria
gptkb:Rowland_Hill
simple design with no border
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gptkbp:design_influence
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influenced future stamp designs
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gptkbp:dimensions
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19mm x 22mm
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gptkbp:exhibition
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gptkb:Scott_#1
gptkb:Yvert_#1
Michel #1
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gptkbp:exhibition_history
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featured in philatelic exhibitions
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gptkbp:famous_for
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being the world's first stamp
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gptkbp:first_adhesive_postage_stamp
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gptkb:true
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gptkbp:first_issued_on
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May 1, 1840
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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revolutionized postal systems
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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gptkb:first_adhesive_postage_stamp_in_the_world
first adhesive stamp
marks the beginning of modern postage
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Penny Black
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gptkbp:image
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gptkb:Queen_Victoria
depicts Queen Victoria's profile
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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postal reforms
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gptkbp:inspired
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other countries to issue stamps
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gptkbp:material
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gptkb:paper
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gptkbp:notable_collection
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high
Philatelists
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gptkbp:notable_features
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no watermark
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gptkbp:notable_products
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sold for high prices at auctions
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gptkbp:original_purpose
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prepaid postage
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gptkbp:perigee
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imperforate
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gptkbp:photography
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gptkb:Queen_Victoria
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gptkbp:preservation_efforts
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housed in museums
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gptkbp:printing_location
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gptkb:London
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gptkbp:quantity_issued
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more than 68 million
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gptkbp:quantity_printed
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more than 68 million
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gptkbp:rarity
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rare in mint condition
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gptkbp:related_event
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Penny Black Day
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gptkbp:release_date
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1840
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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gptkb:Penny_Red
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gptkbp:reproduction
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widely reproduced in various forms
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gptkbp:revenue
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significant revenue for postal service
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gptkbp:significance
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gptkb:first_adhesive_postage_stamp
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gptkbp:usage
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gptkb:Post_Office
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gptkbp:usage_period
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1840 to 1841
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gptkbp:used_in
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mailing letters
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gptkbp:values
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1 penny
1d (one penny)
one penny
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gptkbp:withdrawn_from_use
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1854
June 30, 1841
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gptkbp:year_created
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1840
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Royal_Mail
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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