Postal Service Collection (page 59)

POSTAL SERVICE, 1875. The Lightning Express mail train leaving Grand Central Station in New York City for Chicago. Wood engraving, 1875

ENGLAND: MAILBOX, 1855. Letter box at London, England. Wood engraving, 1855

POSTAL SERVICES, 1850. New Letter-Box, at Paris. Wood engraving, 1850

PACKET SHIP, 1850. The American Black Ball Lines packet, Isaac Webb, built 1850, for scheduled mail and passenger service betweeen New York and Liverpool, England, leaving New York Harbor

STAGECOACH SERVICE, 1830. Mail coach notice, 1830, advertising service between Albany and Boston

MAIL STEAMBOAT, 1854. The Louisville Mail Company steamboat Jacob Strader. Wood engraving, American, 1854

IRISH IMMIGRANTS. Leaving their home for America; the mail coach from Cahirciveen, County Kerry: colored engraving, 1866

RUSSIAN TROIKA, 1847. A Russian courier rides in a troika. Wood engraving, English, 1847

Pneumatic tubes, 19th century
Pneumatic tubes. Historical artwork of a pneumatic messaging system at the Paris Post Office, France, in the 19th century

AMERICAN EXPRESS SHIPPING. Advertisement for American Express Company shipping, September 1917

KOREAN WAR: NAVY MAILBAG. Mailbag sent along the highline from the naval destroyer U. S. S
KOREAN WAR: NAVY MAILBAG. Mailbag sent along the highline from the naval destroyer U.S.S. Cowell off the coast of Korea. Photographed 1953

San Francisco post office during the Gold Rush
Newcomers line up for their mail at the San Francisco Post Office during the Gold Rush. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"The Evolution of Postal Service: A Journey through Time and Places" Step into the grandeur of history at The Palace of Versailles, Paris, France in the early 20th century. Amidst opulence and splendor, postal messengers weaved their way through corridors to deliver messages from far-off lands. Travel back to Bodinnick, Fowey in the 1930s where postmen traversed quaint streets lined with charming cottages. Their dedicated footsteps echoed stories of love and duty as they faithfully delivered heartfelt letters to eager recipients. In the year 1914, amidst a world engulfed in turmoil, Twixt Love and Duty stood a postman's dilemma. With unwavering commitment, he braved adversity to ensure that words of affection reached their intended destinations. Fast forward to 1960 when a humble postman emptied letterboxes across neighborhoods. Each clink resonated with anticipation as communities eagerly awaited news from distant loved ones or important updates from afar. Crossing The Bridge of Sighs at Hertford College, Oxford University in the early 20th century was not only an academic pursuit but also a moment for mail carriers to connect minds separated by distance. They bridged gaps between scholars hungry for knowledge and ideas. Miss Lily Elsie graced stages during her time on Earth (1886-1962), captivating audiences with her performance in The Merry Widow around c1930. Behind the scenes, diligent postal workers ensured fan mail reached this beloved actress who brought joy into countless lives. Witness history unfold as Santos Dumont's Air-ship gracefully rounded the Eiffel Tower on October 19th, 1901 (c1910). In this remarkable feat of engineering marvels soared high above Parisian rooftops carrying parcels destined for new horizons - revolutionizing global communication forevermore. The National Gallery and St Martin in the Fields adorned Trafalgar Square, London in c1910.