The Adhesive Postage Stamp [reissue Of 3 Pamphlets]

The Adhesive Postage Stamp [reissue Of 3 Pamphlets]

Patrick Chalmers

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
ISBN:
9781278263618
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This is a reissue of three pamphlets concerning the invention and early history of the adhesive postage stamp. It provides a detailed look at the debates and personalities involved in the introduction of what became a ubiquitous feature of modern postal systems. This work offers insights into the social and technological context of the 19th-century postal reforms. 'The Adhesive Postage Stamp' explores the arguments surrounding its creation and its impact on communication and commerce. Readers interested in philately, postal history, or the history of technology will find this a valuable resource.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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