VictoriaвЂ™s marriage to beloved husband and close confidant Prince Albert in 1840, resulting in nine children, was said to have played an integral role in constitutionalising the monarchy as it is viewed today, with influence superseding the political power utilised by previous monarchs.ДЇollowing the passing of her husband in 1861, Victoria was said to have sunk into depression, rarely appearing in public until after the mid-1860s.

Although not as valuable as the earlier stamps itвЂ™s still a great addition to any collection and quite expensive in the right condition. Less than a year later, the Penny Red was released to replace the iconic Black due to concerns the colour of the stamp could enable itsВ re-use.ДЎ870 saw the release of the Half Penny stamp which is most famous for being heaving criticisedВ for its poor design. The Two Penny Blue went on sale a week later and it was designed to be used on parcels that weighed more than half an ounce. The stamp revolutionised the British postal system and made it affordable for anyone to send letters safely and securely. Rare Queen Victoria stamps are arguably the most valuable or sought-after stamps as the world's first adhesive stamp - The Penny Black - that features a portrait of the Queen was released in 1840. Ascending to the throne in 1837 aged 18 she is most notably associated with BritainвЂ™s age of the Empire, as well as the countryвЂ™s industrial expansion and economic progress.

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