The Penny Post Trilogy Stamp Collection & Book

Order The 'Penny Post Trilogy' Stamp Collection & Book today for just €515 (plus €4.95 P&P)

Own the three stamps that changed communication forever.

Before the telephone. Before email. Before instant messaging. There were letters.

For centuries, sending mail was expensive, unreliable and often paid for by the person receiving it. Then, in 1840, everything changed with the introduction of the world's first adhesive postage stamp and the revolutionary Uniform Penny Post.

At the heart of this transformation was the Penny Black. Featuring the young portrait of Queen Victoria, it made affordable communication possible on an unprecedented scale and transformed how people stayed in touch across Britain and Ireland, laying the foundations for the modern postal system.

Its remarkable success was followed by the distinctive Two Penny Blue, introduced to meet growing demand for faster postal services, before the iconic Penny Red became one of the longest-running definitive stamps ever issued, remaining in continuous production for almost forty years.

Now, these three legendary Victorian stamps have been brought together in one remarkable collection.

Presented individually in protective display capsules and accompanied by an exclusive illustrated collector's book, The Penny Post Trilogy Collection & Book celebrates the extraordinary story of the stamps that connected families, strengthened businesses and revolutionised communication around the world.

Whether you're a passionate philatelist, an admirer of Victorian history or simply appreciate objects that changed the course of history, this is a collection worthy of any display.

Please note: Due to the unique nature of genuine vintage stamps, the stamp supplied may differ from the image shown, including its plate number, cancellation marks, centring and other natural characteristics.

By ordering you have no further commitments, and your purchase is protected by The Dublin Mint Office's 14-day “no-quibble” guarantee.