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The First British Postcard
This card was issued exactly one year after Austria invented the idea. It was printed by Messrs De la Rue under an exclusive contract and was an immediate success. At some Post Offices the crowds were so large that police were called in to control them. Date: 1 October 1870
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Step back in time with this incredible print of The First British Postcard, issued on 1 October 1870. This historic card, printed by Messrs De la Rue under an exclusive contract, marked a significant moment in communication history. Just one year after Austria invented the postcard idea, Britain joined the trend and created their own version.
The success of this first British postcard was immediate and overwhelming. At some Post Offices, crowds gathered in such large numbers that police had to be called in to control them. People were eager to send messages and greetings through this new form of communication.
This print captures a pivotal moment when the world was introduced to a revolutionary way of staying connected. The publisher General Office played a crucial role in distributing these postcards across the country, further fueling their popularity.
Holt's Battlefields Collection has preserved this piece of history for us to admire and reflect upon. As we look at this image, we are transported back to a time when sending a simple message could cause such excitement and commotion. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come in our methods of communication while also celebrating the humble beginnings of something so ordinary yet extraordinary - the postcard.
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