The British Post Office: A History by Robinson, Howard - 1948

Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1948 Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Large 8vo. xvii, 467 pp, preface, list of 36 b&w plates, list of text figures, list of 12 maps, 30 chapters, appendix, bibliography, index. First Edition, 1948. "This first comprehensive treatment of British postal development from the time of Henry VIII to 1948 will interest the social historian, the economist, and the philatelist alike. The author traces, with attention to its effect on social relations and its contribution to cultural commercial advance. It is profusely illustrated with portraits and prints; with postmarks and stamps and varying styles of letters and envelopes; and with a number of mapsof postal routes prepared, from official materials, especially for this book." from the jacket flap. Price clipped. Only the faintest wear to spine edges with faintly age-toned text block edges, else, Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Blue cloth with black lettering to spine..