Postman Collection (page 4)

Royal Mail Coach, 1829 (coloured engraving)
6867422 Royal Mail Coach, 1829 (coloured engraving) by Pollard, James (1792-1867); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Royal Mail Coach (coloured engraving)
6867441 The Royal Mail Coach (coloured engraving) by Pollard, James (1792-1867); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Mail Coach behind Time (coloured engraving)
6867453 The Mail Coach behind Time (coloured engraving) by Walker, H. (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A London Mail and Stage Coach (coloured engraving)
6867449 A London Mail and Stage Coach (coloured engraving) by Havell, Robert the Elder (1769-1832); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The New Royal Mail, 1836 (coloured engraving)
6867450 The New Royal Mail, 1836 (coloured engraving) by Hunt, Charles (Snr.) (1803-77); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Changing Horses to the Mail Coach (coloured engraving)
6867434 Changing Horses to the Mail Coach (coloured engraving) by Pollard, James (1792-1867); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

V: Wave (The one who is in charge of distributing money
6523548 V: Wave (The one who is in charge of distributing money and letters to the men of a regiment.) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Mail Coach in a Thunderstorm on Newmarket Heath, 1827 (coloured engraving)
6867423 The Mail Coach in a Thunderstorm on Newmarket Heath, 1827 (coloured engraving) by Pollard, James (1792-1867); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

2c Post Rider and Horse G Grill single, 1869. Creator: National Bank Note Company
2c Post Rider and Horse G Grill single, 1869. Unused; perf 12

A Siberian Postman (engraving)
3627752 A Siberian Postman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Siberian Postman. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

Daddys letter (colour litho)
5198030 Daddys letter (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daddys letter. Illustrations for an unidentified childrens annual)

Delivering mail in rural Japan (photo)
5999811 Delivering mail in rural Japan (photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delivering mail in rural Japan)

My Rattling Mare and I, serio-comic song by Harry Clifton, Victorian sheet music cover (colour litho)
6032230 My Rattling Mare and I, serio-comic song by Harry Clifton, Victorian sheet music cover (colour litho) by English School

Royal Mail van, Christmas greetings card, late 19th or early 20th Century (chromolitho)
6030949 Royal Mail van, Christmas greetings card, late 19th or early 20th Century (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Mail van)

Postman (b / w photo)
5215351 Postman (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postman. Illustration for The New Metropolis edited by E Idell Zeisloft (D Appleton)

Mail coach (litho)
1765578 Mail coach (litho) by French School, (19th century); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Types of Viennese Life (engraving)
1620839 Types of Viennese Life (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of Viennese Life. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 August 1873)

Paris Letter Post, 1855 (engraving)
976376 Paris Letter Post, 1855 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Letter Post, 1855.); © Look and Learn

In the Environs of Moscow, awaiting the Postman (colour litho)
1092979 In the Environs of Moscow, awaiting the Postman (colour litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Environs of Moscow, awaiting the Postman)

Merry Postmen, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731027 Merry Postmen, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merry Postmen)

Postman delivering the mail in the Transvaal, late 19th century (colour litho)
488638 Postman delivering the mail in the Transvaal, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Postman delivering mail in Haiti, late 19th century (colour litho)
488381 A Postman delivering mail in Haiti, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Postman in Holland talking to a woman delivering milk in a dogcart
488380 A Postman in Holland talking to a woman delivering milk in a dogcart, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School

An Italian Postman delivering mail, late 19th century (colour litho)
488377 An Italian Postman delivering mail, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Postman with Christmas letters and parcels (chromolitho)
730212 Postman with Christmas letters and parcels (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postman with Christmas letters and parcels)

Postman with sack, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730972 Postman with sack, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postman with sack)

This French postman finds his bicycle very useful (b / w photo)
2814144 This French postman finds his bicycle very useful (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: This French postman finds his bicycle very useful)

Hanging up mail bags for the train to pick up as it flies by (colour litho)
2814129 Hanging up mail bags for the train to pick up as it flies by (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A postman saved from robbers by his dog (colour litho)
2779593 A postman saved from robbers by his dog (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A postman saved from robbers by his dog)

London postman, 1820 (colour litho)
2798015 London postman, 1820 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London postman, 1820. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Comic postcard, Dishevelled woman at a party Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Delivery of a parcel - Winterbottom? Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy expecting a letter from someone special Date: 20th century

Le "Pele-Mele"et les ancetres. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho)
3100633 Le " Pele-Mele" et les ancetres. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho) by Avelot, Henri (1873-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Postillon du Nouvel An (The New Year Postman) (colour litho)
3098866 Le Postillon du Nouvel An (The New Year Postman) (colour litho) by Bouisset, Firmin (1859-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Postillon du Nouvel An (The New Year Postman)

Parked car, Croydon, Surrey
View through the windscreen of a parked car in Croydon High Road, with postman on bike, and tram. Date: circa 1930s

Mail carrier and Guard, Oudeypore, India (colour litho)
3106152 Mail carrier and Guard, Oudeypore, India (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mail carrier and Guard, Oudeypore, India)

Comic postcard, Soldier and his girlfriend, WW2
Comic postcard, Soldiers letter to his girlfriend, WW2 Date: circa 1940s

Valentines Day, "Oh! Heres the Postman!"(engraving)
1613814 Valentines Day, " Oh! Heres the Postman!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valentines Day, " Oh! Heres the Postman)

Postman
Edwardian postman collecting mail from a letterbox and a young girl giving him a letter

St Dunstans Church, Postman, Letter Carrier and Knife-Grinder. Clock with figures striking bells at St Dunstans Church in Fleet Street 42

Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital and Smithfield Market. Children begging with an effigy of Guy Fawkes on 5 November 39, men bringing a patient on a stretcher into St

A Postman in Bulgaria fighting off robbers, late 19th century (colour litho)
488373 A Postman in Bulgaria fighting off robbers, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Postman in the U. S. A delivering mail in winter, late 19th century (colour litho)
488368 A Postman in the U.S.A delivering mail in winter, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Happy New Year postcard, early 20th century (colour litho)
CHT245040 Happy New Year postcard, early 20th century (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christmas post
The postman arrives with a sackful of Xmas greetings. Date: circa 1900

The Daily Post (oil on canvas)
615726 The Daily Post (oil on canvas) by Kotschenreiter, Hugo (1854-1908); 48.2x24.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

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"The Postman: Delivering Messages Through Time and Space" From the snowy landscapes of Bough Beech, Kent in 1962 to the mysterious encounter with UFOs in Namur, Belgium in 1955, postmen have been witnesses to extraordinary moments. Just like the brave Pony Express Riders captured in a black and white photo from c. 1860, these dedicated individuals have always gone above and beyond to ensure that messages reach their destinations. In 1890, Sir Rowland Hill's Penny Post Jubilee card marked a milestone in postal history. It celebrated the revolutionary concept of affordable postage for all. And it is this spirit that lives on as we see a postman delivering a letter to two excited children. Even during times of war, such as World War II, postmen continued their duty. A heartwarming image shows a postman with black kittens while delivering a birthday card amidst chaos and uncertainty. Postmen are not bound by geography either; they navigate treacherous terrains like Mr Freathy who delivers mail near Dungeness' shingle beach or those who braved remote Hebrides islands during the 1940s/50s. Their dedication knows no bounds. Whether it be riding alongside donkeys or utilizing other means of transportation like early 1900s donkey deliveries or even partnering with loyal donkeys as shown by Royal Mail's postman - these unsung heroes adapt to any situation to fulfill their duties. The image titled "The Postman" captures the essence of this profession perfectly - an individual carrying hope and connection within his hands as he journeys through time and space. Through snowstorms or encounters with extraterrestrial phenomena, from historical milestones to bringing joy into children's lives - every day is an adventure for our beloved postmen. They continue bridging distances both physical and emotional because behind each delivery lies stories waiting to be shared.