Mail Collection (#10)

Photograph of calligraphy detail of letters on an illuminated page from a book of Sh... 1986 (photo)
8716699 Photograph of calligraphy detail of letters on an illuminated page from a book of Sh... 1986 (photo) by Sangorski

Postcard with a smiling girl has a dove picking up her letter from a window. Start of the 20th century
LET4395571 Postcard with a smiling girl has a dove picking up her letter from a window. Start of the 20th century. by French School

Birthday greeting postcard: flowers (of which trefle has four leaves) instead of a letter in an envelope
LET4395484 Birthday greeting postcard: flowers (of which trefle has four leaves) instead of a letter in an envelope. The beginning of the 20th century

The arrival of the mail coach, 1837
3083162 The arrival of the mail coach, 1837.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900)

Handwritten letter from British Admiral Viscount Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) to Antonio Gutierrez
AIS5351179 Handwritten letter from British Admiral Viscount Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) to Antonio Gutierrez, Commander General of the Canary Islands in 1796 (engraving); Army Museum, Madrid

A child gives a letter to Santa Claus who has lots of presents in his sack, 1907 (chromolithograph)
FGL5496838 A child gives a letter to Santa Claus who has lots of presents in his sack, 1907 (chromolithograph); Fototeca Gilardi

The Royal Mail steamship Atrato, built of metal by Caird & Co, in Greenock, England, in 1853
MMM5485015 The Royal Mail steamship Atrato, built of metal by Caird & Co, in Greenock, England, in 1853. Painting 1864, watercolor by William Frederick Mitchell (1845-1914)

Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834), 19th century (chromo)
JAB5037197 Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834), 19th century (chromo); (add.info.: Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834), French mechanic inventor of weaving.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Postcard, N & B, 1915: The Great War 1914-15 The arrival of mail, newspapers - War of 14 -18, Press/Media, Photography
ICA4947950 Postcard, N & B, 1915: The Great War 1914-15 The arrival of mail, newspapers - War of 14 -18, Press/Media, Photography, Courier La Poste - Soldiers; (add.info.: Postcard, N & B)

Postcard, in Colors, 1915_4_10: War of 14 -18, Card back: " Le 10/04/15
ICA4942916 Postcard, in Colors, 1915_4_10: War of 14 -18, Card back: " Le 10/04/15. I send you this map of the Hautes Cimes des Vosges a memory of this cursed war that I hope will end soon

US Civil War, 1861-1865: General Robert Edward Lee (1807-1870) went with his army to General Grant at Appomattox Court
NWI4831387 US Civil War, 1861-1865: General Robert Edward Lee (1807-1870) went with his army to General Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia, United States (USA), 1865

Patriotic map showing a little boy thinks of his father fighting for France with a sword and sending him a map, 1914
LUX4743394 Patriotic map showing a little boy thinks of his father fighting for France with a sword and sending him a map

First World War: Patriotic map showing a little boy and a little girl sends to their father at the forehead a wooden
LUX4744189 First World War: Patriotic map showing a little boy and a little girl sends to their father at the forehead a wooden crate with a card and kitten

First World War: Patriotic Map showing the arrival of the hairy on leave by train and titled en Vitesse, 1918
LUX4744135 First World War: Patriotic Map showing the arrival of the hairy on leave by train and titled en Vitesse, 1918; (add.info.: World War I - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1)

Young girl writing a letter - Writing letter - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979757 Young girl writing a letter - Writing letter - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Young girl writing a letter - Writing letter - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo)

Portrait of Camille Pelletan (1846-1915), French politician, Minister of Marine in 1902
JAB5036275 Portrait of Camille Pelletan (1846-1915), French politician, Minister of Marine in 1902.; (add.info.: Portrait of Camille Pelletan (1846-1915), French politician

Saint Paul, premiere page d'un manuscrit du 10eme siecle d'apres les lettres de Saint Paul
GIA5034649 Saint Paul, premiere page d'un manuscrit du 10eme siecle d'apres les lettres de Saint Paul.; (add.info.: Saint Paul)

History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Pony Express rider picking a horse for his postman turn
NWI4885529 History of the West Conquete settlers: American pioneers. Pony Express rider picking a horse for his postman turn. This post service allowed western Canada not to be isolated

Collection containing a letter from Maistre Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus) known as Nostradamus (1503-1566)
JEB4859013 Collection containing a letter from Maistre Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus) known as Nostradamus (1503-1566)

Collection containing a letter from Maistre Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus) known as Nostradamus (1503-1566)
JEB4858910 Collection containing a letter from Maistre Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus) known as Nostradamus (1503-1566)

Advertisement sign for Wilhelm Hoffmann Art Gallery in Dresden, 1896. Jugendstil. Engraving
CUL4857294 Advertisement sign for Wilhelm Hoffmann Art Gallery in Dresden, 1896. Jugendstil. Engraving. by Unknown Artist

Introduction of Henry Bigler's diary of James Marshall's discovery of the gold mine at Sutter's Mill
NWI4837741 Introduction of Henry Bigler's diary of James Marshall's discovery of the gold mine at Sutter's Mill, California, 1848

Postcard, Satirical in N & B, circa 1914: Sheltered from a trench - War of 14 -18, Slices, Canteen Soup Rolling
ICA4837532 Postcard, Satirical in N & B, circa 1914: Sheltered from a trench - War of 14 -18, Slices, Canteen Soup Rolling, Jam of skull; (add.info.: Postcard, Satirical in N & B)

Valentine's Day card, Germany, 19th century (postcard)
IMB4827425 Valentine's Day card, Germany, 19th century (postcard); (add.info.: Man kissing a blue letter in front of a mailbox.); © Imagebroker

On the morning of Valentine's Day, young women open their greeting cards, brought by children
NWI4883990 On the morning of Valentine's Day, young women open their greeting cards, brought by children, the scene framed by roses and angels

First World War: France, An alpine hunter in a reconstituted trench thinks of his fiance, 1915
LUX4737027 First World War: France, An alpine hunter in a reconstituted trench thinks of his fiance, 1915; (add.info.: World War I - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France

First World War: France, Postcard of a studio photo showing a fiance and his fiancee writing
LUX4736483 First World War: France, Postcard of a studio photo showing a fiance and his fiancee writing and not forgetting each other apart

First World War: France, Postcard of a photo taken in the studio showing two lovers taking breakfast with the comment
LUX4736153 First World War: France, Postcard of a photo taken in the studio showing two lovers taking breakfast with the comment: "I still think of the last perm

First World War: France, Postcard: photo showing a French soldier in uniform sitting in a bucolic landscape of bullet a
LUX4736107 First World War: France, Postcard: photo showing a French soldier in uniform sitting in a bucolic landscape of bullet a parcel with butter

First World War: France, Postcard of correspondence of armees with the 7 flags. 1916
LUX4734573 First World War: France, Postcard of correspondence of armees with the 7 flags. 1916; (add.info.: First World War - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a soldier at the front reading a letter from his fiancee, 1918
LUX4742769 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a soldier at the front reading a letter from his fiancee, 1918; (add.info.: World War I - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a mother and two daughters sending flowers to husband fighting at
LUX4740988 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a mother and two daughters sending flowers to husband fighting at the front

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a woman writing a letter to her fiance at the front
LUX4740859 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a woman writing a letter to her fiance at the front, reminding her of the good moments spent together during the last leave

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a soldier kneeling in a bucolic
LUX4740412 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a soldier kneeling in a bucolic, blossomed trench putting his hands on his heart thinking of his fiance

First World War: France, Patriotic Map of Mother and Child Thinking of the Soldier at the Front, 1916
LUX4740298 First World War: France, Patriotic Map of Mother and Child Thinking of the Soldier at the Front, 1916; (add.info.: World War I - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France

19th century letter box with collection and delivery times
3119349 19th century letter box with collection and delivery times; (add.info.: 19th century letter box with collection and delivery times. Dated 21st Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

World War II, United States, Sea Bee Postcard
3032364 World War II, United States, Sea Bee Postcard; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea Bee Postcard); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Central post office, Berlin, 1885 (engraving)
2460640 Central post office, Berlin, 1885 (engraving; (add.info.: Science. Communication. Hall in the central post office, Berlin)

Post office in the USA, 1885 (engraving)
2460639 Post office in the USA, 1885 (engraving); (add.info.: Science. Communication. Letter boxes in a post office in the USA)

The European and Australia Royal Mail Company's steamer Australasia, 1850
3330484 The European and Australia Royal Mail Company's steamer Australasia, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the European and Australia Royal Mail Company's steamer Australasia')

The United States mail steamer Adriatic, 1850
3330483 The United States mail steamer Adriatic, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the United States mail steamer Adriatic'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Spanish Royal Mail steamer El Rey d. Jayme II, 1850
3330479 The Spanish Royal Mail steamer El Rey d. Jayme II, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the Spanish Royal Mail steamer El Rey d. Jayme II built by D. Scott-Russell & Co)

Advertisement for fabrics available by mail order
2602687 Advertisement for fabrics available by mail order; (add.info.: Advertisement for fabrics available by mail order from Edgerton Burnett, Wellington, Somerset)

Communication. At the post office. Engraving, Germany, c.1900 (colour engraving)
3434453 Communication. At the post office. Engraving, Germany, c.1900 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Communication. Coll. Part. Communication. At the post office)

Science. Communication. Messenger of the king of France to a bishop. Miniature in: Bible
3434396 Science. Communication. Messenger of the king of France to a bishop. Miniature in: Bible. Historiale, by Guyart des Moulins, Manuscript, France, XVth cent. Bibl

An envelope addressed to Her Majesty the queen, Windsor Castle, dated London 1888 from The Strand Magazine
3432583 An envelope addressed to Her Majesty the queen, Windsor Castle, dated London 1888 from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891 (print) by English School

Madame de Grignan, Reign of Louis XIV, 1663. Francoise Marguerite de Sevigne (1646-1705), aristocratic letter writer
FLO4686031 Madame de Grignan, Reign of Louis XIV, 1663. Francoise Marguerite de Sevigne (1646-1705), aristocratic letter writer

Mademoiselle Louise de la Valliere (1644-1710), mistress to King Louis XIV, 1661
FLO4686025 Mademoiselle Louise de la Valliere (1644-1710), mistress to King Louis XIV, 1661. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after a miniature enamel by Jean Petitot (1606-1691)

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"Journey through Time: Unveiling the Fascinating World of Mail" Poster, Night Mail: Step into the enchanting realm delivery as this captivating poster takes you on a nocturnal adventure. Daily Mail War Map, WW1: Explore the pivotal role played by mail during World War I through this historical artifact that provided vital information to soldiers and civilians alike. Poster advertising Royal Mail Lines to the West Indies: Immerse yourself in the allure of tropical destinations as this vintage poster beckons you to embark on a voyage with Royal Mail Lines. Union-Castle Line poster: Discover the elegance and grandeur associated with oceanic travel as depicted in this striking Union-Castle Line advertisement. Lancastria Steamship: Delve into a tragic yet significant chapter in mail history aboard the Lancastria Steamship, which met an unfortunate fate during World War II while carrying precious correspondence. South America by Royal Mail: Embark on an exotic journey across South America facilitated by Royal Mail's efficient postal services, connecting distant lands and cultures. Union-Castle: Experience unparalleled luxury and comfort aboard Union-Castle ships as they transported mail across vast oceans, bridging continents and fostering global connections. Lincoln, New Mexico, United States - Old mailbox at the Lincoln post office: Witness a piece of Americana history preserved within an old mailbox from Lincoln's post office—a testament to how mail has served communities for generations. The Great Train Robbery aftermath & reportage, 1963: Uncover one of Britain's most infamous crimes where stolen mail took center stage—explore its aftermath and subsequent media coverage that captivated audiences worldwide. Clan Macdonald RMS Caronia - Cunard Line : Relive opulent transatlantic voyages aboard RMS Caronia under Cunard Line's impeccable service—an era when mail delivery was intertwined with luxury travel.