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Penny Post Jubilee card - Sir Rowland Hill - 1890
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Penny Post Jubilee card - Sir Rowland Hill - 1890
A Penny Post Jubilee card, issued in 1890 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee (50 years, 1840 - 1890) of the Penny Post. The card features a postman from 1840 and one from 1890, the coats of armsof Queen Victoria, the North Mail coach and the North Mail train, approaching Carlisle at 48 miles an hour! Date: 1890
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Celebrating the Golden Jubilee of the Penny Post: A Journey Through Time (1840-1890) This exquisite Penny Post Jubilee card, issued in 1890, commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Penny Post system in Britain. The card showcases the evolution of communication from the early days of the postal service to the modern era. At the heart of the design, we find two postmen, one from 1840 and the other from 1890. The postman from the past wears a traditional red coat and trousers, a brown waistcoat, and a tall hat adorned with a laurel wreath, symbolizing his dedication to delivering the mail. His counterpart from the present is dressed in a more contemporary uniform, reflecting the changing times. The card also features the coat of arms of Queen Victoria, the monarch who oversaw the expansion of the Penny Post system. The North Mail coach and the North Mail train are depicted approaching Carlisle, symbolizing the transition from horse-drawn carriages to railways as the primary means of transporting mail. The North Mail coach, a symbol of the early postal service, is shown traveling at a relatively slow speed, while the North Mail train, a marvel of modern technology, is shown approaching at an impressive 48 miles per hour. The Penny Post Jubilee card is a testament to the rich history of the British postal system and the significant role it played in connecting people across the country. This beautiful piece of historical ephemera serves as a reminder of the remarkable progress made in communication over the past century and a half.
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