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British Postal Guide: Containing the Chief Public Regulations of the Post Office, With Other Information; 1st May 1856 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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9780365933687: British Postal Guide: Containing the Chief Public Regulations of the Post Office, With Other Information; 1st May 1856 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A practical look at 19th-century postal rules and rates, with clear guidance for readers and collectors.

This book compiles the chief public regulations of the Post Office as they stood in 1856, offering insight into how letters, newspapers, and book packets were handled, priced, and delivered.

This edition focuses on official rates and procedures, including how postage was prepaid, how contents were restricted, and how different classes of mail moved within the United Kingdom, to colonies, and abroad. It provides context for understanding historical communication and the evolution of postal service practices.
  • Details on inland and foreign postage rates and how they are calculated
  • Rules for newspapers, books, and other printed matter in transit
  • Guidance on post office procedures, including prepayment and restrictions
  • Insights into colonial and foreign postage practices and regional variations
Ideal for readers of postal history, 19th-century regulation, and collectors seeking a window into how mail operated in the era.

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