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Rowland Hill (1795-1879). Engraving. Colored
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Rowland Hill (1795-1879). Engraving. Colored
Rowland Hill (1795-1879). British teacher and creator of the first postage stamp, the Penny Black. Engraving by Capuz in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1879. Colored
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1879 Americana Bath Capuz Communication Creator Espanola Idea Ilustracion Inventor Order Penny Postage Postal Reform Reformer Rowland Sideburn Stamp System Teacher
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This colored engraving depicts Sir Rowland Hill (1795-1879), a British teacher and trailblazing innovator, renowned for his groundbreaking contribution to the field of communication. Hill is best known as the creator of the world's first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, which revolutionized the postal system and made letter writing more accessible to the public. The intricately detailed image, engraved by Capuz for The Spanish and American Illustration in 1879, captures Hill in his later years. He is dressed in a formal suit, complete with a sideburn and a bow tie, exuding an air of authority and intelligence. Hill's innovative idea came about during his tenure as a reformer and member of the Royal Mail's Post Office Committee, where he proposed the idea of a uniform rate for mail based on weight, leading to the creation of the Penny Black. The Penny Black, issued on May 1, 1840, marked a significant turning point in the history of communication. It not only simplified the postal system but also paved the way for the development of modern postage stamps. Hill's reforms brought order to the chaotic postal system of the time, making it more efficient and affordable for the common man. This portrait, with its rich colors and intricate details, offers a glimpse into the life of a man whose ideas transformed the way we communicate. Hill's legacy continues to inspire and influence the world of communication and postal services to this day.
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