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The Penny Black, known to be the earliest securely dated example of the first postage stamp, will be the centre piece to Sothebys auction houses Treasures sale on December 7.

A €4 million piece of paper: Why the worlds first postal stamp is worth so much money

The adhesive stamp, which features a profile of Queen Victoria, is attached to a document dated April 10, 1840.

The Penny Black is from 1840.

Robert Wallace, 68, was last seen walking near 1400 E. County Line Road.

After three days of exhilarating action in the Qatari desert, the Qatar International Baja came to a befitting end yesterday at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.

The UAE’s Mohammed Al Balooshi, Saudi Arabia’s Haitham Al Tuwaijri and Qatar’s Ahmed Al Kuwari sealed outright victories in the motorcycle, quad and SSV sections of the Qatar International Baja after the third desert selective section yesterday. 

After three days of exhilarating action in the Qatari desert, the Qatar International Baja came to a befitting end yesterday at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.

Qatar-based Australian Martin Chalmers, Saudi Arabia’s Haitham Al Tuwaijri and Qatar’s Ahmed Al Kuwari recorded the fastest times in the motorcycle, quad and SSV categories on the second desert stage of the Qatar International Baja yesterday.

The Most Appropriately Dressed competition returned this year to the Balmoral Show and once again it proved to be a hit with visitors...