Today's lecture is about the history of the postage stamp. The first adhesive stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in Britain in 1840. Its design featured a profile of Queen Victoria. Interestingly, the stamp was printed in black, which made cancellations difficult to see, so it was soon replaced by the Penny Red. The invention of stamps revolutionized mail delivery, as previously the recipient, not the sender, paid for postage. This change shifted the cost burden and made sending letters more convenient for the general public.
❓ なぜペニー・ブラックはペニー・レッドに置き換えられたのか？
A. 黒い切手は製造コストが高すぎたからです。
B. 黒色のため、消印が見えにくかったからです。
C. ヴィクトリア女王が赤色を好んだからです。
D. 赤い印の方が一般の人々に人気があったからです。
✅ 正确答案
Because the black colour made it hard to see the postmark.