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100 1 _aJoyce, Herbert
245 1 4 _aThe History of the Post Office, from Its Establishment Down to 1836
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-12-17
508 _aE-text prepared by Adrian Mastronardi, The Philatelic Digital Library Project
520 _a"The History of the Post Office, from Its Establishment Down to 1836" by Herbert Joyce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the evolution of the postal service in England, detailing its inception and development up to a significant point in the 19th century. The text likely explores varied aspects of the Post Office, addressing its governance, operational challenges, and its role in society from royal service to public utility. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the early origins of postal services in England, particularly highlighting the rather exclusive access to postal conveyance that existed until the reign of Henry VIII. Joyce mentions how letters were once largely limited to the correspondence of the sovereign, with few established posts available for general use. He introduces key historical figures, such as Sir Brian Tuke, who were instrumental in crafting the early postal system that would eventually evolve into a crucial mechanism for communication in England. This foundational context underscores the significance of the Post Office as it transitioned from royal necessity to a public institution essential for societal communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPostal service -- Great Britain -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38328
999 _c79167
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