The Penny Red is a historic British postage stamp that was issued on 10 February 1841. It succeeded the Penny Black and was the world's second adhesive postage stamp used in a public postal system. The Penny Red featured a portrait of Queen Victoria, similar to the Penny Black, but the color was changed to red to address difficulties with the cancellation marks on the black stamp.
The Penny Red went through various printings and perforation changes during its use, and it became one of the most iconic and widely used postage stamps in the 19th century. It remained in circulation for many years, with different versions and variations, making it a notable part of philatelic history.
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