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A Penny Red with perforations becomes the first perforated postage stamp to be officially issued for distribution.
The Penny Red becomes the first officially perforated postage stamp, revolutionizing mail processing.
On February 24, 1854, the British Post Office issued the Penny Red with perforations, marking the first time stamps were machine-separated. Before this innovation, postal clerks had to manually cut stamps, leading to uneven edges. The new design allowed for faster handling and reduced damage during processing. This advancement set a global standard in philately and postal services. Collectors and postal historians consider the perforated Penny Red a milestone in stamp manufacturing.
1854
Penny Red
postage stamp