J C Hemmeon (20 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 272 pages. 8.50x5.51x0.59 inches. In Stock.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This insightful volume chronicles the evolution of the British Post Office, from its humble beginnings as a royal messenger service to its transformation into a revenue-generating institution. The author presents a comprehensive history of the post office, tracing its development through the reigns of various monarchs and the impact of social, political, and technological changes. The book delves into the establishment of postal rates, the introduction of new technologies such as mail coaches, the opening and detention of letters for security reasons, and the role of the post office in facilitating communication during times of war and unrest. With meticulous research and rich historical detail, the author sheds light on the individuals who shaped the postal service, the challenges they faced, and the lasting legacy they left on British society. This book offers a fascinating exploration of the postal system's transformation from a tool of state control to an essential public service, highlighting its pivotal role in fostering communication, commerce, and the dissemination of information throughout British history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

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Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 272 1:B&W 5.5 x 8.5 in or 216 x 140 mm (Demy 8vo) Perfect Bound on Creme w/Gloss Lam.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Originally published in 1912, Hemmeon takes a detailed look at the history of the Post Office in Britain. Its 271 pages contain a wealth of information and anecdote which still proves of much interest today. Contents Include: The Postal Establishment supported directly by the state-Prior to 1635; The Postal Establishment a Source of Revenue to the State-1635-1711; The Postal Establishment an Instrument of Taxation-1711-1840; The Postal Establishment an Instrument of Popular Communication-Since 1840; The Travellers Post and Post Horses; Roads and Speed; Sailing Packets and Foreign Connections; Rates and Finance; The Question of Monopoly; The Telegraph System as a Branch of the Postal Department; The Post Office and the Telephone Companies; Conclusion; Expenditure and Revenue Tables; Bibliography; Index. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. …

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnOriginally published in 1912, Hemmeon takes a detailed look at the history of the Post Office in Britain. Its 271 pages contain a wealth of information and anecdote which still proves of much interest today. Contents Include: The .…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The History of the British Post Office | J. C. Hemmeon | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2010 | Kellock Robertson Press | EAN 9781445508160 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…