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1.21.2009

Stamp enthusiasts share oddities, history


"... The first stamps were used in 1840 in England. They were called the Penny Blacks and Twopenny Blues. Before they were issued, people had to pay for letters and packages when they received them. By making the sender prepay for postage, it ensured letters got to where they were going. ..."  
Source: www.chroniclejournal.com




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