Postal Services Collection (#3)

The whistling postman (colour litho)
2814137 The whistling postman (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The whistling postman)

Parcels office, 20th century (etching)
6198782 Parcels office, 20th century (etching) by Lessore, Therese (1884-1945); 14.9x11.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

This postman finds his horse very helpful on his rounds in the Cotswold Hills (colour litho)
2814138 This postman finds his horse very helpful on his rounds in the Cotswold Hills (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rat-Tat-Tat! (colour litho)
2814127 Rat-Tat-Tat! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rat-Tat-Tat! Illustration for Rat Tat Tat, My Friend The Postman (Ward Lock)

"Catapulting"an aeroplane (colour litho)
2814126 " Catapulting" an aeroplane (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Catapulting" an aeroplane)

The Post Office at Milan Central Station, during the strike (colour litho)
2808863 The Post Office at Milan Central Station, during the strike (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Post Office at Milan Central Station)

St Dunstans Church, Postman, Letter Carrier and Knife-Grinder
6340360 St Dunstans Church, Postman, Letter Carrier and Knife-Grinder by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: St Dunstans Church, Postman, Letter Carrier and Knife-Grinder)

The Jubilee Post Card (engraving)
1038193 The Jubilee Post Card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jubilee Post Card)

The Post Office Jubilee Conversazione (engraving)
1038203 The Post Office Jubilee Conversazione (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Post Office Jubilee Conversazione, Mr Sims Reeves singing)

Postbox, Why or why do you always pass me by? (colour litho)
3100893 Postbox, Why or why do you always pass me by? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postbox, Why or why do you always pass me by)

Coureur imperial, porteur de depeches (engraving)
2814482 Coureur imperial, porteur de depeches (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coureur imperial, porteur de depeches)

A German postman on skis (colour litho)
2814143 A German postman on skis (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A German postman on skis)

In Winter this German postman goes his round on skates (colour photo)
2814142 In Winter this German postman goes his round on skates (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two policewomen on duty in Cardiff during the Second World War. Mrs D. M. Cooper and Miss M. L. Kenefick keep an eye on mailbags. Circa 1941

At this invasion port on the South Coast of England, Royal Navy postmen deliver 6000 letters every day to men and women serving in the ships taking part n the operations across the Channel in

Farman III / 3
Aerial-Post Pilot Mr E.F. Driver in a Farman 3 Parked after Arriving at Windsor Great Park, UK Loaded with a Mail-Bag from Hendon Date: 1911

Aerial-Post Pilot and Staff Group Photo at Windsor Great?
Aerial-Post Pilot and Staff Group Photo at Windsor Great Park, UK Date: 1911

Flying pigeon with message attached to its foot landing, side view

Catherine de Barnes near Solihull. Victorian post box in Lugtrout Lane

Man in top hat holding letter by 1850 Pillar box, front view

Postboy driving 1784 mail coach drawn by four horses, side view

Various postal packages

Red truck driving along airfield, airplane visible in background

Mail delivery vehicle driving along narrow country lane

Illustration, letters falling through letter box

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The establishment of the Universal Postal Union Foundation in 1874, through the Treaty of Berne, marked a significant milestone in the history of postal services. This international organization aimed to promote cooperation and standardization among postal systems worldwide. Looking towards the future, one can only imagine what advancements await us in the realm of postal services. Perhaps we will witness a modern-day version of pigeon post, where these incredible birds deliver our mail with precision and speed. In terms of artistic representation, a lightness of style is demanded when depicting this essential service. Color lithographs capture the vibrancy and energy surrounding mail coaches as they brave thunderstorms on their journey to deliver letters and packages. The Old Post-Office at Trevena stands as an engraving that portrays both elegance and functionality. It serves as a reminder that even amidst progress, there are timeless elements that remain constant in postal services. Picking up the mails becomes an enchanting scene depicted through color lithography. The hustle and bustle at post offices showcases how this institution connects people from all walks of life. New York City's iconic City Hall Park is captured beautifully in black-and-white photography from the World Building's vantage point. Adjacent to it stands New York's Post Office building, which has witnessed countless stories unfold within its walls throughout history. Adelaide's King William Street proudly displays its Town Hall and Post Office side by side in a vibrant color photograph. This image reflects how these structures serve as beacons for communication within communities around the world. Le Vocabulaire Illustre presents engravings showcasing different depictions of post offices across various languages: Bureau de poste (French), Post-office (English), and Postamt (German). These illustrations highlight how language may differ but our need for efficient communication remains universal. Ipswich's Town Hall alongside part of its Post Office comes alive through lithography techniques. This artwork captures both architectural beauty and the importance of these structures in facilitating communication.