1940 Centennial of First Adhesive Postage Stamp

On May 6, 1840, Britain issued the world's first adhesive postage stamp,the "Penny Black", featuring an engraving of a young Queen Victoria.

This post shows Canadian philatelic commemoration of this historical event.

1. Hamilton

To commemorate the Penny Black's centennial, a slogan cancellation was produced for use at the Hamilton, Ontario post office on May 6, 1940.

MAY 6TH 1940
CENTENARY
OF THE
POSTAGE STAMP

2. Toronto

The Canadian Philatelic Society of Toronto used a meter commemorating the centenary of the first postage stamp

Canadian Philatelic Society, August 9, 1940