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Definition Penny Black in British English

Penny Black noun

noun
1

the world's first stamp, invented by Sir Rowland Hill and issued in 1840. The image on it is Queen Victoria. The main color of this stamp is black and there is "ONE PENNY" written at the bottom of the stamp.

Example

My father is hunting the Penny black.

Definition Penny Black in British English