Courier Collection (page 3)

Chinese prince receiving courier, ca 1820. Artist: Chinese Master
Chinese prince receiving courier, ca 1820. From a private collection

A Desert Courier, c1880, (1904). Artist: Robert George Talbot Kelly
A Desert Courier, c1880, (1904). From Egypt, by R. Talbot Kelly. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1904]

Swiss courier, 15th century (1849). Originally from a statue on the Hotel de ville de Bale. Reproduced here from Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Turkish Courier Relating the News of the Capture of Acre, 19th century. Artist: W Greatbatch
Turkish Courier Relating the News of the Capture of Acre, 19th century

Attack on a courier in Algeria, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 30th June 1901

Courier Hohlweg 1855 oil canvas 102 x 123. 2 cm
Courier in the Hohlweg, 1855, oil on canvas, 102 x 123.2 cm, signed and dated lower left: RKoller. 1855 [RK ligated], Johann Rudolf Koller, Zurich 1828-1905 Zurich

Death Courier Edouard Swebach French 1800-1870
The Death of the Courier. Edouard Swebach (French, 1800-1870). Lithograph

Russian mail troika. Postal courier in Russia. Date: 1847

Kaffir with Cleft Stick
An African Kaffir letter carrier, carrying a message in a cleft stick Date: 1846

London District Messenger Service - Messenger boy in distinctive uniform with cap at jaunty angle. Date: circa 1905

The third production Airspeed AS5 Courier, G-ACLF

British Klemm Eagle, G-ACVU; and Airspeed Courier, G-ACJL, at Mildenhall prior to the MacRobertson England to Australia race, October 1934

Neville Stack, Nevil Shute Norway
From left: Unknown, Neville Stack?, Nevil Shute Norway, A. Hessell Tiltman and Lord Grimthorpe, in front of the first production Airspeed AS5 Courier

Airspeed Courier aeroplane
The Airspeed " Courier" aeroplane, a commercial cabin monoplane seating five passengers and one pilot. Date: circa 1936

Messenger on horseback
Messenger. Historical artwork of a messenger on horseback. In France in 1650, the period this image represents, it took some 15 days to get a message from Paris to Marseille

First Butterfields Overland stagecoach, Atchison, Kansas, 1866
Butterfields Overland mail-coach starting out for California, 1866. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mail call in an army camp on the western frontier
Arrival of the mail in a US Army camp in the western territory, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Zogbaum illustration

Motorcycle courier motorbike bike motorcycle static red

Zulu & Cleft Stick
A Zulu courier running, carrying a message in a cleft stick

Siberian postman, boat hauled by dogs
A Siberian postman. The post is carried along the River Yenisei, which rises in China (now in Mongolia) and flows through Siberia into the Arctic Ocean

Count Bergami - 1
BARTOLOMEO, count BERGAMI Italian courier and companion to Caroline of Brunswick; her scandalous relationship with him was the basis for her trial, but was not proved. Date: circa 1805-1815

Count Bergami - 2
BARTOLOMEO, count BERGAMI Italian courier, companion to Caroline, queen of George Prince of Wales; their scandalous relationship led to her trial for adultery. Date: circa 1805-1815

Postal Courier, C17
Capt. Bedlow carrying letters to Forraigne Parts. Date: 1684

German Newspaper 1804
Front page of the HALLESCHE KURIER, with a nice woodcut of a courier blowing his horn as he brings the news to the patrons of a country tavern. Date: 3 May 1804

South Africa postman
Native South Africa letter carrier, carrying a message in a cleft stick Date: 1868

Changing horses at the Pony Express Date: circa 1860

Poster, Carry by Sidecar, commercial transport - the most economical form of motor delivery. Date: circa 1935

The Dogs of War - trained animals at work at the front
Messenger dogs, trained at the British War Dog School at Shoeburyness, pictured in action delivering messages at the front in a page from the Illustrated London News. Date: 1918

The Dogs of War - training messenger dogs at Shoeburyness
Page from the Illustrated London News illustrating the work of the British War Dog School at Shoeburyness on the Essex coast in training dogs to become messengers at the front during the First World

United States, 19th c. Outward Bound, clipper Ship. Printed by Courier & Ives. Litography

Bartolomeo Count Bergami
BARTOLOMEO, count BERGAMI Italian courier and companion to Caroline of Brunswick; her scandalous relationship with him was the basis for her trial, but was not proved. Date: circa 1820

Count Bartolomeo Bergami
BARTOLOMEO, count BERGAMI Italian courier, companion to Caroline, queen of George Prince of Wales; their scandalous relationship led to her trial for adultery. Date: circa 1815

Female Air Traffic Clerk
Patricia Page-Taven, the smart Air Traffic Clerk and Courier for B.O.A, C. India, Far East and Australia, seen here answering the telephone at her desk with colleague. Date: 1940s

F. W Dawson Charleston News Courier American Editors series
Artokoloro

Airspeed AS5 Courier, G-ACNZ, fitted with a Napier Rapie?
Airspeed AS5 Courier, G-ACNZ, fitted with a Napier Rapier engine for test and demonstration work

Sailors stage mail to be moved to the hangar bay
Gulf of Oman, September 3, 2013 - Sailors stage mail to be moved to the hangar bay on the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman

A Sailor waits to move mail below decks
Arabian Gulf, April 4, 2011 - A Sailor waits to move mail below decks after it was received via carrier onboard delivery aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)

Sailors load mail on to a C-2A Greyhound
Arabian Gulf, February 11, 2012 - Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln load mail on to a C-2A Greyhound

Sailors unload mail from an MH-53E Sea Dragon
Arabian Gulf, December 19, 2013 - Sailors unload mail from an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

THE CARLIST WAR IN THE NORTH, SPAIN: 1. A Republican Column on the March. 2. A Carlist Custom House Officer. 3. Carlist Courier. 4. Types of Carlist Cavalry. 5

HENRY WATTERSON (1840-1921). American journalist and politician. Editor of the Courier-Journal at Louisville, Kentucky. Drawing, 1902, by W.A. Rogers

Mailman holding blank form outdoors, (B&W), portrait

Thessaloniki, Greece - Quai Messageries. Date: circa 1901

A Carter Paterson express carrier lorry driving through the flooded roads near Darenth, Kent. 1936

The first production Airspeed AS5 Courier, G-ACJL, competed in the MacRobertson England to Australia race of October 1934

Airspeed AS5 Courier, G-ACVF, during rebuilding at Rochford, was the only Courier to survive WW2 and operated on pleasure flights and taxi work for East Anglian Flying Services

Airspeed AS5 Courier, G-ADAY, of Portsmouth Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation

A Wells Fargo messenger from their Express Delivery service via the Isthmus of Panama. From Harpers New Monthly Magazine New York 1875. Wood engraving

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"The Courier: A Timeless Messenger of News and Deliveries" From ancient times to modern day, the role of a courier has been vital in ensuring the smooth flow of communication and transportation. The Royal Logistic Corps, with its rich history dating back centuries, stands as a testament to the importance of couriers in military operations. In the realm of sports, we recall Pheidippides' legendary runs during the first marathon race, where he served as a courageous courier delivering crucial messages. Even royalty recognized the significance of this profession; Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret themselves sent couriers to relay important information. Before technology took over, district messengers played an essential role in connecting people across vast distances. The GPO's dedicated team ensured that letters reached their destinations promptly and efficiently. Traveling through time brings us to 1838 when stagecoaches carried both passengers and packages from Texas to the Pacific Coast. This detailed schedule and price list highlight how couriers were relied upon for long-distance deliveries even then. The biblical tale tells us how David received envoys from King Hiram through trusted couriers—an example that showcases how these messengers bridged gaps between nations throughout history. During times of war, such as depicted in "The Transport Fleet embarking troops at Varna" engraving, couriers played a crucial part in relaying orders swiftly amidst chaos. Their bravery ensured that critical information reached those who needed it most. Moving into more recent times, printing presses like those used by Liverpool Express allowed newspapers to be distributed far and wide—a testament to how couriers facilitated access to news for communities everywhere. Behind-the-scenes departments like plate casting showcased the intricate craftsmanship required for newspaper production while stereotyping departments enabled mass production on a large scale—courier services making sure readers received their papers promptly. Lastly, picture process departments utilized innovative techniques allowing images to accompany news stories—another way that couriers helped deliver not only information but also visual narratives to captivate readers.