This scholarly review considers the history of postal services in England, the United States, Canada, Germany, and France from a cost point of view. It has detailed information on the costs and increases in letter post charges in these countries. There is also information on parcel post, newspaper post, and postal services for the blind.

Postwesen ; Grossbritannien ; Posttarife ; Tarife ; Taxen ; Briefpost ; Zeitungsdienst ; Paketpost ; internationale Beziehungen Post.

Discover the 1880s post office system through the eyes of Pearson and Rowland Hill. This classic work offers a historical view of communication systems, showcasing the evolution and challenges of a bygone era. A nostalgic journey into the past. It provides a window into the transformation of communication over the years.

Postal history, postage stamps, John Palmer, Rowland Hill, William Mulready.