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Paying for letter delivery. After introduction (1840) of Rowland Hills system



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Paying for letter delivery. After introduction (1840) of Rowland Hills system

Paying for letter delivery. After introduction (1840) of Rowland Hills system of pre-payment by adhesive stamps, payment by adddressee was superceded. In Germany this did not happen until after creation of German Empire in 1871. Chromolithograph published Germany 1871

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Media ID 9767809

© Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group

1840 1871 Chromolithograph Communication Creation Delivery Empire German Germany Hill Introduction Letter Mail Paying Post Published System Adhesive Happen Payment Rowland Stamps


17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame

FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.6cm x 24.4cm (7.7" x 9.6")

Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.


EDITORS COMMENTS
This chromolithograph, published in Germany in 1871, depicts the evolution of letter delivery payment systems. Prior to the introduction of Rowland Hill's innovative pre-payment system using adhesive stamps in 1840, individuals were required to pay for letter delivery upon receipt. However, this traditional method was superseded by Hill's revolutionary approach. Interestingly, it took until after the creation of the German Empire in 1871 for a similar transition to occur in Germany. While other countries had already embraced Hill's system, Germany held onto the old practice until this significant moment in its history. The image showcases an important milestone in communication and mail services. It serves as a reminder of how advancements can vary across nations and highlights the impact that administrative changes can have on everyday life. This historical print from Universal Images Group (UIG) provides valuable insight into the development of postal systems worldwide. It invites us to reflect on how far we have come since then and appreciate the convenience brought about by prepaid postage methods like adhesive stamps. Let this image transport you back to a time when paying for letter delivery was not standardized globally but rather varied depending on location and period.

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