A royal mail h stamps

A nostalgic topic!

The Royal Mail "H" stamps were a series of commemorative stamps issued by the Royal Mail in the United Kingdom to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the Penny Black, the world's first adhesive postage stamp, in 1840.

The "H" stamps were a set of 10 stamps, each featuring a different monarch from British history, from Henry VIII to Elizabeth II. The stamps were issued in 1940, exactly 100 years after the introduction of the Penny Black.

Here are the 10 stamps in the "H" series:

  1. Henry VIII (1485-1547)
  2. Edward VI (1547-1553)
  3. Mary I (1553-1558)
  4. Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
  5. James I (1603-1625)
  6. Charles I (1625-1649)
  7. Charles II (1660-1685)
  8. James II (1685-1688)
  9. William III (1689-1702)
  10. Elizabeth II (1952-present)

The "H" stamps were a popular issue, and many collectors still seek them out today. They are considered a significant part of British philatelic history and a testament to the country's rich heritage.