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Post Office Collection (page 7)

"Exploring Post Offices: From Bruges to Broken Hill and Beyond" Step into the world of post offices as we embark on a journey across different corners of the globe

Background imagePost Office Collection: End Of The World Post Office is Southernmost Post Office In The World, Tierra del

End Of The World Post Office is Southernmost Post Office In The World, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego Province, Argentina

Background imagePost Office Collection: Curved Corridor

Curved Corridor
Louise Wolbers

Background imagePost Office Collection: The Postman

The Postman
Vincent Van Gogh

Background imagePost Office Collection: Unsorted Mail at General Post Office, New York City, New York, USA, Bain News Service

Unsorted Mail at General Post Office, New York City, New York, USA, Bain News Service, 1914 (b/w photo)
5863175 Unsorted Mail at General Post Office, New York City, New York, USA, Bain News Service, 1914 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection

Background imagePost Office Collection: Sign of the Post (oil on panel)

Sign of the Post (oil on panel)
490295 Sign of the Post (oil on panel) by Flemish School; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imagePost Office Collection: Establishment of the Universal Postal Union Foundation created by the Treaty of Berne of 1874

Establishment of the Universal Postal Union Foundation created by the Treaty of Berne of 1874
7279564 Establishment of the Universal Postal Union Foundation created by the Treaty of Berne of 1874 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePost Office Collection: Crossroads store, Sprott, Alabama, 1935 or 1936. Creator: Walker Evans

Crossroads store, Sprott, Alabama, 1935 or 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Crossroads store. Sprott, Alabama. [U.S post office, with signs advertising Arcadian nitrate of soda; Coca-Cola; Granger rough cut tobacco; Pan-Am motor oil and orange gasoline]

Background imagePost Office Collection: Post office in company lumber town, Gilchrist, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Post office in company lumber town, Gilchrist, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Post office in company lumber town. Gilchrist, Oregon

Background imagePost Office Collection: Sign on post office door: Farm animals and household equipment... Vader, western Washington, 1939

Sign on post office door: Farm animals and household equipment... Vader, western Washington, 1939
Sign on post office door: Farm animals and household equipment for sale. Vader, western Washington

Background imagePost Office Collection: Portrait of Joseph Ferdinand Cheval (postcard)

Portrait of Joseph Ferdinand Cheval (postcard)
6318559 Portrait of Joseph Ferdinand Cheval (postcard) by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); (add.info.: Joseph Ferdinand (Joseph-Ferdinand) Cheval

Background imagePost Office Collection: The First Post Office (engraving)

The First Post Office (engraving)
2788239 The First Post Office (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Post Office)

Background imagePost Office Collection: The telegraph messengers of London inspected in Hyde Park (litho)

The telegraph messengers of London inspected in Hyde Park (litho)
3627019 The telegraph messengers of London inspected in Hyde Park (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePost Office Collection: Pigeon post of the future, Lightness of style is demanded (colour litho)

Pigeon post of the future, Lightness of style is demanded (colour litho)
7181031 Pigeon post of the future, Lightness of style is demanded (colour litho) by Echau, Joaquin Xaudaru y (1872-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pigeon post of the future)

Background imagePost Office Collection: Main Street, Ladysmith (b / w photo)

Main Street, Ladysmith (b / w photo)
7160131 Main Street, Ladysmith (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Main Street, Ladysmith)

Background imagePost Office Collection: Launceston: Cameron Street, Town Hall and Post Office on left

Launceston: Cameron Street, Town Hall and Post Office on left, Public Library and Municipal Substation on right
6012260 Launceston: Cameron Street, Town Hall and Post Office on left, Public Library and Municipal Substation on right (b/w photo) by Spurling

Background imagePost Office Collection: The Mining District of Beaconsfield, near Launceston, Tasmania (engraving)

The Mining District of Beaconsfield, near Launceston, Tasmania (engraving)
1043988 The Mining District of Beaconsfield, near Launceston, Tasmania (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mining District of Beaconsfield)

Background imagePost Office Collection: Mail Coach in thunderstorm (colour litho)

Mail Coach in thunderstorm (colour litho)
7180809 Mail Coach in thunderstorm (colour litho) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mail Coach in thunderstorm)

Background imagePost Office Collection: The Old Post-Office, Trevena (engraving)

The Old Post-Office, Trevena (engraving)
7182674 The Old Post-Office, Trevena (engraving) by Hemy, Charles Napier (1841-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Post-Office, Trevena)

Background imagePost Office Collection: Australia: Adelaide, from the Post Office Tower (b / w photo)

Australia: Adelaide, from the Post Office Tower (b / w photo)
7171469 Australia: Adelaide, from the Post Office Tower (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adelaide, from the Post Office Tower)

Background imagePost Office Collection: Picking up the Mails (colour litho)

Picking up the Mails (colour litho)
7180331 Picking up the Mails (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picking up the Mails)

Background imagePost Office Collection: New York: City Hall Park, from the World Building (b / w photo)

New York: City Hall Park, from the World Building (b / w photo)
7190399 New York: City Hall Park, from the World Building (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City Hall Park, from the World Building)

Background imagePost Office Collection: New York: Post Office (b / w photo)

New York: Post Office (b / w photo)
7190396 New York: Post Office (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post Office)

Background imagePost Office Collection: Adelaide: King William Street, showing Town Hall and Post Office (colour photo)

Adelaide: King William Street, showing Town Hall and Post Office (colour photo)
7188993 Adelaide: King William Street, showing Town Hall and Post Office (colour photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William Street)

Background imagePost Office Collection: 'Open an account with Her Majesty!'(engraving)

"Open an account with Her Majesty!"(engraving)
7188232 " Open an account with Her Majesty!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Open an account with Her Majesty)

Background imagePost Office Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bureau (de poste); Post-office; Postamt (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bureau (de poste); Post-office; Postamt (engraving)
7195082 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Bureau (de poste); Post-office; Postamt (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bureau (de poste); Post-office; Postamt

Background imagePost Office Collection: Arrival of the Post (oil on canvas)

Arrival of the Post (oil on canvas)
5642823 Arrival of the Post (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 48x63 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Posten er kommet); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imagePost Office Collection: Le porteur de mauvaises nouvelles - The bearer of bad news - Hooch, Pieter, de (1629-1684) - c

Le porteur de mauvaises nouvelles - The bearer of bad news - Hooch, Pieter, de (1629-1684) - c
FIA5400465 Le porteur de mauvaises nouvelles - The bearer of bad news - Hooch, Pieter, de (1629-1684) - c. 1655 - Oil on wood - 67, 8x56 cm - Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona by Hooch

Background imagePost Office Collection: The Imperial post office (le bureau de poste) in Moscow par, 1840s - Colour lithograph - State

The Imperial post office (le bureau de poste) in Moscow par, 1840s - Colour lithograph - State Museum of A. S
FIA5403665 The Imperial post office (le bureau de poste) in Moscow par, 1840s - Colour lithograph - State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Pushkin Museum, Moscow

Background imagePost Office Collection: Traineaux de poste russe (troika) circulant dans une rue en hiver et saluant les habitants sur

Traineaux de poste russe (troika) circulant dans une rue en hiver et saluant les habitants sur leur passage
FIA5389952 Traineaux de poste russe (troika) circulant dans une rue en hiver et saluant les habitants sur leur passage (Street with Mail Coaches) - Peinture de Alexander Osipovich Orlowski (1777-1832)

Background imagePost Office Collection: West Australia: St Georges Terrace, Perth, shewing Moirs Buildings and Post Office (b / w photo)

West Australia: St Georges Terrace, Perth, shewing Moirs Buildings and Post Office (b / w photo)
7156883 West Australia: St Georges Terrace, Perth, shewing Moirs Buildings and Post Office (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Georges Terrace)

Background imagePost Office Collection: The new Post-Office and Custom-House in construction at St Louis (engraving)

The new Post-Office and Custom-House in construction at St Louis (engraving)
7170605 The new Post-Office and Custom-House in construction at St Louis (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePost Office Collection: Ipswich: Town Hall and part of Post Office (litho)

Ipswich: Town Hall and part of Post Office (litho)
7160825 Ipswich: Town Hall and part of Post Office (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Hall and part of Post Office)

Background imagePost Office Collection: 'A Time for Cricket, 'But not when 'On the Queens Business'(engraving)

"A Time for Cricket, "But not when "On the Queens Business"(engraving)
7188290 " A Time for Cricket, " But not when " On the Queens Business" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " A Time for Cricket)

Background imagePost Office Collection: French Mail Coach (colour litho)

French Mail Coach (colour litho)
7180804 French Mail Coach (colour litho) by Adam, Victor (1801-66) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Mail Coach)

Background imagePost Office Collection: Birmingham: The Post Office (b / w photo)

Birmingham: The Post Office (b / w photo)
7156083 Birmingham: The Post Office (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Post Office)

Background imagePost Office Collection: The Postoffice, Buenos Ayres (b / w photo)

The Postoffice, Buenos Ayres (b / w photo)
7160714 The Postoffice, Buenos Ayres (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Postoffice, Buenos Ayres)

Background imagePost Office Collection: The Post-Office, Louisville (engraving)

The Post-Office, Louisville (engraving)
7170743 The Post-Office, Louisville (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Post-Office, Louisville)

Background imagePost Office Collection: The Post Office, Ducklington, Oxon (b / w photo)

The Post Office, Ducklington, Oxon (b / w photo)
7162913 The Post Office, Ducklington, Oxon (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Post Office, Ducklington, Oxon)

Background imagePost Office Collection: Leatherhead: Post Office and Clock Tower (b / w photo)

Leatherhead: Post Office and Clock Tower (b / w photo)
7156333 Leatherhead: Post Office and Clock Tower (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post Office and Clock Tower)

Background imagePost Office Collection: Sheffield: Post Office and Haymarket (b / w photo)

Sheffield: Post Office and Haymarket (b / w photo)
7190692 Sheffield: Post Office and Haymarket (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post Office and Haymarket)

Background imagePost Office Collection: Animation in a government hostelry and posting station in Roman Britain (litho)

Animation in a government hostelry and posting station in Roman Britain (litho)
7183113 Animation in a government hostelry and posting station in Roman Britain (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePost Office Collection: Ipswich: Post Office (litho)

Ipswich: Post Office (litho)
7160824 Ipswich: Post Office (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post Office. Illustration for Ipswich)

Background imagePost Office Collection: Buster Brown at the post office (colour litho)

Buster Brown at the post office (colour litho)
7201232 Buster Brown at the post office (colour litho) by Outcault, Richard Felton (1863-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buster Brown and his dog, Tige, at the post office (part 2 of 2)

Background imagePost Office Collection: Post Office (b / w photo)

Post Office (b / w photo)
7199043 Post Office (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post Office. Illustration for Grocott & Sherrys Album of Johannesburg (1898)

Background imagePost Office Collection: Hercules and Post Office, From Victoria Square (b / w photo)

Hercules and Post Office, From Victoria Square (b / w photo)
7151336 Hercules and Post Office, From Victoria Square (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules and Post Office, From Victoria Square)




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"Exploring Post Offices: From Bruges to Broken Hill and Beyond" Step into the world of post offices as we embark on a journey across different corners of the globe. Starting in Belgium's picturesque city, Bruges, where the historic post office stands as a testament to its rich postal heritage. Traveling back in time, we stumble upon a vintage postcard from Sheffield circa 1910, showcasing Royal Mail's warm greetings. Meanwhile, in the rugged Outback of New South Wales, Australia, the Clock Tower and Post Office of Broken Hill proudly represent an oasis amidst vast landscapes. Witnessing history unfold through vibrant lithographs, we catch sight of a Royal Mail van bustling at full speed outside another charming British post office. This time it is Leeds that takes center stage with its enchanting engraving capturing both tradition and progress. Venturing further into Liverpool's maritime past reveals two contrasting scenes – first with majestic pillars adorning the portico of Custom House in March 1935; then uncovering hidden treasures beneath its surface as cellars reveal remarkable patterns years later. Liverpool continues to evolve over time as we glimpse at an old Customs House site circa 1967. Across England lies City Square in Leeds where The Black Prince Statue reigns supreme while Berrynarbor's signpost guides visitors through North Devon's scenic beauty. Peterborough Guildhall showcases architectural grandeur dating back to 2006 when Ethel Davies captured its timeless charm. Finally, our journey concludes at Denas Water in Cornwall where a quaint shop and post office serve as vital community hubs since 1975. From stunning architecture to nostalgic memorabilia and cultural significance - these glimpses into various post offices around the world remind us that they are not just places for sending mail but also gateways connecting people across continents throughout history.