Penny Black
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stamp collector – Philatelist
(Beautifully Presented in a hand-made Black+White Striped GiftBox bowed with Gold+Black satin/organza ribbon)
The Penny Black was the world’s first official adhesive postage stamp. It was issued on 1st May, 1840 and in use from 6th May, 1840. This world famous and much loved stamp features a portrait of the young Queen Victoria.
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~ Walter Benjamin
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- Practical GiftBox Ideas – Live Stamp Auctions, Stamp Catalogues ,Drying Book – for used stamps, Stamp Album
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Plu‘Guide Lines to the Penny Black’ by P.C. Litchfields
Rare Victorian stamps and cancellations in the Victorian Line
Victorian line engraved stamp collection, Rare Australian Stamps
Penny Black framed art prints of a selection of Victorian line engraved stamps
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STAMP COLLECTOR STARTER GIFTBOXES
Full Colour Stamp Album Pages (15 illustrated pages); Showgard Mount Strips 25, 31, and 48 (one package of each–there are 22 strips of the #25s and #31s in the packs. Strip 48 Pack has 15 strips); Showgard all new #601 Guillotine for cutting your mounts with precision; 1 Perf Gauge; 6-inch-Angled Tip Tongs; 1 bottle of Watermarking Fluid; 1 Watermarking Tray; “Guide to Stamp Collecting”
A luxurious black, simulated leather case which opens up to a very elegant black velvet interior. Contains perforation gauge, stamp tongs, illuminated 3X pocket magnifier, writing utensils and note pad, pocket stockbook, approval cards with sleeves, scissors, 200 mm long scale and solar calculator and small catalogue in beautiful GiftBox
‘OUT OF THE BOX’ EXPERIENTIAL GIFTBOXES
- Membership to the Philatelic Society or Club
- Subscription to Stamp Magazines
- Weekend away – Stamp Dealers Show
- Gift Card for Stamps from their local Post Office
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- Cotton Club Theme
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