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Her Majesty's Mails: An Historical And Descriptive Account Of The British Post-Office

Her Majesty's Mails: An Historical And Descriptive Account Of The British Post-Office

Lewins, William

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ISBN10: 1163242683
ISBN13: 9781163242681
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 358
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Her Majesty's Mails is a comprehensive historical and descriptive account of the British Post Office, authored by William Lewins. The book delves into the history of the British postal system, tracing its roots back to the reign of Henry VIII and exploring its evolution over the centuries. The author provides a detailed account of the various stages of the postal system's development, including the introduction of mail coaches, the establishment of post offices, and the introduction of postage stamps. The book also covers the various challenges faced by the Post Office, including the introduction of new technologies and the rise of competition from private courier services. Alongside the historical narrative, the book also provides a detailed description of the workings of the Post Office, including the sorting and delivery of mail, the role of postmen and postmistresses, and the various types of mail services offered. Overall, Her Majesty's Mails provides a fascinating insight into the history and workings of one of Britain's most important institutions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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