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The world's first postage stamp was issued y'day 185 years ago. A remarkable development in communication history. And what an iconic design. This one, lettered (appropriately for me) A A, is from plate 7, in use July 1840. (Should have posted this y'day, but preoccupied.)
May 6, 2025, 11:30 PM
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