27 October - Last plate (225) of Penny red put to press in 1879

 

On October 27, 1879, an important milestone was reached in the history of the Penny Red stamp, a postage stamp of the United Kingdom. It marked the completion of the last printing plate, which was Plate 225, for the Penny Red stamp. The Penny Red was the successor to the Penny Black, the world's first adhesive postage stamp, and was used extensively throughout the United Kingdom during the 19th century.

Plate 225 was one of the many printing plates used for the production of the Penny Red stamps, which were printed in various shades of red. These stamps played a crucial role in simplifying the postage system and promoting the efficient delivery of mail in the 19th century.

The use of multiple printing plates allowed for the mass production of these stamps, which were in circulation for a considerable period. The completion of Plate 225 was a noteworthy event in the history of philately and a testament to the meticulous and innovative efforts that went into producing postage stamps during that era.