Post & Go Royal Mail Heritage: Transport Stamp SetIssue Date:17 February 2016Catalogue code:ZS042
Overprinted with First Class values, the Post & Go: Royal Mail Heritage – Transport stamps are presented in a vertical strip on a richly illustrated sheetlet, which features a striking illustration of our iconic Royal Mail vans being loaded with mail. The carrier was designed by Godfrey Design and is replete with historic mail transportation images. It also offers a fascinating commentary from the pen of Julian Stray of the British Postal Museum and Archive.
Post Boy, 1640sPost boys carried messages between relay points around 20 miles apart.
Mail Coach, 1790sThe first mail coach ran between Bristol and London on 2 August 1784.
Falmouth Packet Ship, 1820sThe early packet ships were designed for speed rather than security.
Travelling Post Office, 1890sThe first purpose-built Travelling Post Office ran on 20 January 1838.
Airmail, 1930sThe world’s first scheduled airmail service beganon 9 September 1911.
Royal Mail Minivan, 1970s Released on 17 February
And many special postmarks to be available from today to limited period at various post offices around England.
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