Red stamps

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Red stamps

The world’s first adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system was the Penny Black. These stamps were black with red cancellation ink. The red ink could be easily removed, and the stamp reused. After testing alternative colours the Penny stamp changed colour to red and became known as the Penny Red.

Date17 October 2024Location Redcliffe (Qld.)LanguageEnglishProduction creditsCity of Moreton BayRecord typeAudio labelFormat typemp3Format descriptionDigitalDuration25secFile size601KB

REFERENCE

Reference numberMBMM-0013-003

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CollectionRed, Red, Red Exhibition - Audio LabelsExhibitionRed, Red, Red

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ObjectPostage stamp

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Access restrictionsUnrestrictedRestrictions on useCopyright appliesConditions of useYou may copy or download content for private research. This recording may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes with acknowledgement. [e.g. Recording courtesy of City of Moreton Bay, reference number MBOH-0009-001]. For permission to use this content for commercial purposes contact local.history@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

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Red stamps