Philatelic Literature Specialists

Daunton, M.J.

Royal Mail

The Post Office since 1840
Publisher: The Athlone Press, London, 1985

First edition, hardback, dustwrapper, xviii + 388 pages + plates, Foreword by Asa Briggs, dustwrapper spine slightly sunned, minor shelf-wear, in Good condition.

Detailed history of the British Post Office from the introduction of adhesive postage stamps in 1840. A ‘good read’, and full of information for the serious collector. Well illustrated.

£10.50