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The First Penny Post from England to America, 1908
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The First Penny Post from England to America, 1908
Photographs and Illustrations showing the first mail service to operate between England and America for the price of a penny. At top left, photograph of the Royal Mail Van at Waterloo Station. At top right, photograph of the mail on the platform at Waterloo station. In the centre, the route to America and the Philippines with the steamship Kaiserin Auguste Victoria - the steamship that carried the first penny post. At bottom left, photograph of the mail bags being put onto the train at Waterloo station. At bottom right, photograph of taking the mail bags on the tender of the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria. The Kaiserin Auguste Victoria sailed on this historic voyage on the 2nd October 1908
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This photographic print commemorates a significant milestone in postal history: the first penny post from England to America, which took place on October 2, 1908. At the top left, a photograph captures the Royal Mail Van at Waterloo Station in London, ready to transport the mail to the pier. Simultaneously, at the top right, mail is being loaded onto the platform at Waterloo Station, awaiting its journey across the Atlantic. In the center, an illustration outlines the historic route taken by the steamship Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, which carried the first penny post mail. The route extends from England to America, with a detour to the Philippines. The Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, a symbol of innovation and connection, sailed on this historic voyage on October 2, 1908. At the bottom left, mail bags are being carefully put onto the train at Waterloo Station, while, at the bottom right, the mail bags are being taken on the tender of the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria. This photographic print offers a glimpse into the meticulous process of transporting mail across the ocean for the first time at the price of a penny. This collection of photographs and illustrations is a testament to the historical significance of the penny post service that operated between England and America. The first mail service to achieve this feat marked a major milestone in the development of international postal services and the global communication network.
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