Postal Service Collection (#10)

Tver Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Tver Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Kharkov Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Kharkov Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Ekaterinoslav Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Ekaterinoslav Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Kiev Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Kiev Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Pskov Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Pskov Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Novgorod Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Novgorod Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Volyn Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Volyn Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Arrival of mail in Alexandrovsk, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Arrival of mail in Alexandrovsk, 1890. This collection consists of forty-four photographs of Sakhalin Island and the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskii in the late nineteenth

Arrival of Winter Mail, 1890. Creator: Ivan Nikolaevich Krasnov
Arrival of Winter Mail, 1890.. The photographs were taken on Sakhalin Island during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and provide rare glimpses of the island's settlements, prisons

Krasnoyarsk New church, 1904-1917. Creators: N. Shapiro, M. Shapiro
Krasnoyarsk New church, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Col Ripinski & PO at Chilkat [] /, 1894 and 1895. Creator: Alfred Lee Broadbent
Col Ripinski & PO at Chilkat [] /, 1894 and 1895. Showing S. Ripinsky and two men standing outside the Post Office at Chilkat

Khabarovsk: Triumphal Arch, 1904-1917. Creator: A. P. Lukin
Khabarovsk: Triumphal Arch, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

[Karty pochtovykh soobshcheni¯i? uchrezhdennykh v Rossi¯i?skoi? Imperi¯i pri T?S?ari?e... (186-?). Creator: Unknown
[Karty pochtovykh soobshcheni¯i? uchrezhdennykh v Rossi¯i?skoi? Imperi¯i pri T?S?ari?e? Aleksi?e?i?e? Mikhailovichi?e? i ego preemnikakh do Ekateriny II], (186-?)

General Map of Kaluga Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and... 1822
General Map of Kaluga Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1822. This 1822 map of Kaluga Province is from a larger work

General Map of Poltava Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and... 1821
General Map of Poltava Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821. This 1821 map of Poltava Provinceis from a larger work

General Map of Pskov Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance... 1820
General Map of Pskov Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1820. This 1820 map of Pskov Provinceis from a larger work

General Map of Ekaterinoslav Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1821
General Map of Ekaterinoslav Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821

General Map of Chernigov Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and... 1821
General Map of Chernigov Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821

Minsk Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Minsk Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Estland Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Estland Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

General Map of Kharkiv Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1821
General Map of Kharkiv Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821. This 1821 map of Kharkiv Provinceis from a larger work

General Map of Vladimir Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1822
General Map of Vladimir Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1822. This 1822 map of Vladimir Provinceis from a larger work

Kherson Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Kherson Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Russian-American possessions, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Russian-American possessions, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

General Map of Kursk Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1822
General Map of Kursk Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1822. This 1822 map of Kursk Provinceis from a larger work

Smolensk Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Smolensk Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

General Map of Moscow Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the.. 1821
General Map of Moscow Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821. This 1821 map of Smolensk Provinceis from a larger work

Saint Petersburg Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Saint Petersburg Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

General Map of Tver Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1821
General Map of Tver Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821. This 1821 map of Tver Provinceis from a larger work

Derbent Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Derbent Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Nyland Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Nyland Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

General Map of Novgorod Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1821
General Map of Novgorod Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821. This 1821 map of Novgorod Provinceis from a larger work

Caucasus Region, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Caucasus Region, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Olonetsk Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Olonetsk Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

General Map of Bessarabia: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1821
General Map of Bessarabia: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821. This 1821 map of Bessarabia is from a larger work

Shemakhinsk Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Shemakhinsk Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

The Grand Duchy of Finland, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Duchy of Finland, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Erivan Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Erivan Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Vyborg Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Vyborg Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

General Map of Minsk Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1821
General Map of Minsk Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821. This 1821 map of Minsk Province is from a larger work

Kutaisi Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Kutaisi Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Abosko-B'erneborg Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Abosko-B'erneborg Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

General Map of Vitebsk Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the... 1820
General Map of Vitebsk Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1820. This 1820 map of Vitebsk Provinceis from a larger work

Tiflis Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Tiflis Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Vaasa Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Vaasa Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

General Map of Moscow Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and... 1821
General Map of Moscow Province: Showing Postal and Major Roads, Stations and the Distance in Versts between Them, 1821. This 1821 map of Moscow Province is from a larger work

Stavropol Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Stavropol Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

Uleaborg Province, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Uleaborg Province, 1856. This card is one of a souvenir set of 82 illustrated cards-one for each province of the Russian Empire as it existed in 1856

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"The Evolution of Postal Service: A Journey through Time and Places" Step into the grandeur of history at The Palace of Versailles, Paris, France in the early 20th century. Amidst opulence and splendor, postal messengers weaved their way through corridors to deliver messages from far-off lands. Travel back to Bodinnick, Fowey in the 1930s where postmen traversed quaint streets lined with charming cottages. Their dedicated footsteps echoed stories of love and duty as they faithfully delivered heartfelt letters to eager recipients. In the year 1914, amidst a world engulfed in turmoil, Twixt Love and Duty stood a postman's dilemma. With unwavering commitment, he braved adversity to ensure that words of affection reached their intended destinations. Fast forward to 1960 when a humble postman emptied letterboxes across neighborhoods. Each clink resonated with anticipation as communities eagerly awaited news from distant loved ones or important updates from afar. Crossing The Bridge of Sighs at Hertford College, Oxford University in the early 20th century was not only an academic pursuit but also a moment for mail carriers to connect minds separated by distance. They bridged gaps between scholars hungry for knowledge and ideas. Miss Lily Elsie graced stages during her time on Earth (1886-1962), captivating audiences with her performance in The Merry Widow around c1930. Behind the scenes, diligent postal workers ensured fan mail reached this beloved actress who brought joy into countless lives. Witness history unfold as Santos Dumont's Air-ship gracefully rounded the Eiffel Tower on October 19th, 1901 (c1910). In this remarkable feat of engineering marvels soared high above Parisian rooftops carrying parcels destined for new horizons - revolutionizing global communication forevermore. The National Gallery and St Martin in the Fields adorned Trafalgar Square, London in c1910.