Penny Black?

Once again as you all are aware I am slowly but surely learning. I have no clue what to do with these. I just know that they are old and not u.s. stamps, which is what I have been dealing with thus far. Any information would be lovingly appreciated!







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You are correct - these are catalogue #1 from Great Britain in 1840 and are known as the "Penny Black". They were the first official postage stamps issued in the world.

You have acquired quite a collection!

BRian

The first picture is actually still on the envelope, it is sent to a Captain Miller of Rockstone Place. That is all I really know about the letter itself

You are fortunate indeed to have what looks like a four margin Penny Black on a cover (envelope). Value-wise we are talking hundreds of UK pounds. As it has a a red Maltese Cross cancel it might even be a S.G.#1 as it does look intensely black enough from your photo. As ever...the devil is in the detail so a closer scan/photo would be necessary to plate and identify the possible color.
Your third Penny black looks a beauty also...much more detail needed though.

I will post some more pictures of the penny black under better lighting. Thank you!

It is interesting to see the vast number of penny blacks ending up in united states. I would certainly be interested to own a penny black cover sent to America.