Postal Service Collection (#5)

The city of Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. Chinese shampoo bars at the city pier, 1900. Creator: Unknown
The city of Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. Chinese shampoo bars at the city pier, 1900. Postcard from a collection of 103 postcards of the city of Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in the early 20th century

Irkutsk Bazanovsky orphanage, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Bazanovsky orphanage, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk City garden. Gazebo, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk City garden. Gazebo, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk Triumphal Gate on the banks of the Angara, built in 1811, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Triumphal Gate on the banks of the Angara, built in 1811, 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk: Tomb of Saint Innokentii, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk: Tomb of Saint Innokentii, 1904. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk Ascension Monastery, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Ascension Monastery, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk. Embankment street and Ferry across the Angara River, 1906. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Embankment street and Ferry across the Angara River, 1906. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk Bazanovsky orphanage, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Bazanovsky orphanage, 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk Branch of the State Bank, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Branch of the State Bank, 1902. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk Bazanovsky orphanage, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Bazanovsky orphanage, 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. Gilyak family, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. Gilyak family, 1900. Postcard from a collection of 103 postcards of the city of Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in the early 20th century

The city of Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. Trading house Kunst and Albers, 1900. Creator: Unknown
The city of Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. Trading house Kunst and Albers, 1900. Postcard from a collection of 103 postcards of the city of Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in the early 20th century

Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. Salting shed, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. Salting shed, 1900. Postcard from a collection of 103 postcards of the city of Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in the early 20th century

Irkutsk. Embankment street and Ferry across the Angara River, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Embankment Street and Ferry across the Angara River, 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk. Ivanovskaia Street, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Ivanovskaia Street, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Vladivostok. Ussuri Bay, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Vladivostok. Ussuri Bay, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk. Flea Market Square, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Flea Market Square, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk. General View, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. General View, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk Old cathedral, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Old cathedral, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk. General View, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. General View, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk. Bol'shaia Street. 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Bol'shaia Street. 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk. Rail Station, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Rail Station, 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk. Arrival of the first train, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Arrival of the first train, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk. Girls Institute, East Siberia, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Girls Institute, East Siberia, 1904. National Library of Russia

Vladivostok. Svetlanskaya street, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Vladivostok. Svetlanskaya street, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Vladivostok. Commercial marina, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Vladivostok. Commercial marina, 1904. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk National Bank, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk National Bank, 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

Vladivostok. View from the sea, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Vladivostok. View from the sea, 1904. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk City Council, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk City Council, 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk. Bol'shaia Street, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Bol'shaia Street, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk, Bol'shaia Street, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk, Bol'shaia Street, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk. General View, 1905. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. General View, 1905. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk Annunciation Church on Bolshaya Street, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Annunciation Church on Bolshaya Street, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk. Bol'shaia Street, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Bol'shaia Street, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk. Market, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Market, 1904. National Library of Russia

View of the city of Irkutsk from Petrushina Hill, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
View of the city of Irkutsk from Petrushina Hill, 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk Industrial school, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Industrial school, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

Vladivostok, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Vladivostok, 1904. National Library of Russia

Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. Melting gold in the laboratory, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. Melting gold in the laboratory, 1900. Postcard from a collection of 103 postcards of the city of Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in the early 20th century

Irkutsk. Bol'shaia Street, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Bol'shaia Street, 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

Vladivostok, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Vladivostok, 1904. National Library of Russia

Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. Trading house Kunst and Albers, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Nikolaevsk-on-Amur. Trading house Kunst and Albers, 1900. Postcard from a collection of 103 postcards of the city of Nikolayevsk-on-Amur in the early 20th century

Irkutsk Assumption Church, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Assumption Church, 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

Vladivostok, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Vladivostok, 1904. National Library of Russia

Vladivostok. Svetlanskaya street. West Side, 1904-1909. Creator: Unknown
Vladivostok. Svetlanskaya street. West Side, 1904-1909. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk Industrial school, 1900-1904. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Industrial school, 1900-1904. National Library of Russia

Vladivostok, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Vladivostok, 1904. National Library of Russia

Irkutsk Pontoon bridge over the Angara River, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk Pontoon bridge over the Angara River, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

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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.