This particular 1840 Penny Black is the world’s first postage stamp. It is expected to fetch up to $8.25 million at Sotheby's in December.
The World's First Postage Stamp is Worth Millions
1916 - 1981 18c Space Achievement: Probing the Planets - Mystic Stamp Company
Sun Science Space Issue Sheet of 20 Current First Class Postage Stamps Scott 5598-5607a : Office Products
US stamp sells for a record-breaking $2m
1434-35 - 1971 8c Space Achievements - Mystic Stamp Company
The World's First Postage Stamp is Worth Millions
Sotheby's to Offer the World's First Postage Stamp: The First Penny Black, Press Release
U.S. #950 3 Utah Centennial Issue Date: July 24, 1947 City: Salt Lake City, UT Quantity: 131,968,000 Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
1947 Utah Centennial Set of 4 x 3 ¢ US Postage Stamps New US# 950
The World's First Postage Stamp Could Reach $8.25 Million at Auction – Robb Report
1914 - 1981 18c Space Achievement: Benefiting Mankind - Mystic Stamp Company
US Postage Stamp Single 1962 Sam Rayburn Issue 4 Cents Scott #1202 : Toys & Games
Sotheby's to Offer the World's First Postage Stamp: The First Penny Black, Press Release
The World's First Postage Stamp Could Reach $8.25 Million at
Penny Black, the world's first postage stamp, expected to fetch over $8 mn at London auction - The Economic Times