England's Postal History to 1840, R. M. Willcocks — 1st Edition

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England's Postal History to 1840, R. M. Willcocks — 1st Edition

Name: England's Postal History to 1840, R. M. Willcocks — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: Perth, Published by the Author, 1975

Formatting: 4to, pp. viii, 167.

Condition Report: Near Fine in a Very Good dust jacket. The underlying blue cloth binding remains impressively tight and exceptionally clean, with sharp corners, unbumped extremities, and brilliant, unoxidised gilt lettering to the spine. The page block is square and firm, featuring bright, crisp leaves that are completely free from internal marking or age-toning. The original, unclipped dust jacket exhibits vivid, unfaded colouration across its panels, showing only minor shelf-wear and negligible rubbing along the top edge, justifying the grade and ensuring a highly attractive physical presentation.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first printing, profusely illustrated with line drawings and reproductions of historical postmarks by Michael Southall and A. Bruce Auckland.

The volume is notably enhanced by the author’s flat signature in blue ink to the title page.

While the standard unsigned text remains a widely available and highly regarded reference within philatelic circles, author-signed copies in such well-preserved condition appear with far less frequency on the open market, elevating its appeal for discerning collectors of postal history.

A definitive study of early British postal history, this work chronicles the evolution of letter transport from its earliest days up to the pivotal introduction of the Uniform Penny Post in 1840. The text meticulously details the intricacies of the Post of 1635 to 1660, the Restoration Post Office, Dockwra's London Local Post, and the sprawling network of cross and by-posts, offering an indispensable and richly informative resource for stamp collectors and social historians alike.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: R. M. Willcocks

Book Publisher: Published by the Author

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition:

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 167

Book Publication Year: 1975

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Michael Southall and A. Bruce Auckland

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom

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