Turning points embodied in one iconic physical artifact rather than an organization, invention, publication, law or event, following the standard historical-milestone typology's residual category for an artifact that itself became the milestone. Belongs here: an iconic issued object whose release date is itself the turning point. Does not belong here: a founding, invention, publication, legal action or competitive first, each grouped separately.
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1. Penny Black (Wikipedia)
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Although the stamps were not officially issued for sale until 6 May 1840, some offices such as those in Bath sold the stamps unofficially before that date.
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