This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 51045474
Title: The Postage Stamp in War
Note: Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Simon Gardner, Adrian Mastronardi, The
Philatelic Digital Library Project at http:
//www.tpdlp.net
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
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Summary: "The Postage Stamp in War" by Frederick John Melville is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the significant role that postage stamps have played in maintaining postal communication during various military conflicts, particularly focusing on British military operations. It delves into the evolution of postal services in the army and how these stamps serve not only as a means of communication but also as a reflection of national pride and morale. The opening of the book introduces the foundational concept that "the Postage Stamp follows the Flag," illustrating how postage facilitated communication between soldiers and their families during wartime. Melville highlights the organization and challenges faced by the Army Postal Service, emphasizing the importance of keeping soldiers connected to their loved ones through letters. This initial section details the historical context of British postal services from the Crimean War onwards, outlining significant campaigns and the innovations in postal communication that allowed for the reliable exchange of letters amidst the chaos of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Melville, Frederick John, 1882-1940
EBook No.: 34007
Published: Sep 27, 2010
Downloads: 262
Language: English
Subject: Postage stamps
LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 51045474
Title: The Postage Stamp in War
Note: Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Simon Gardner, Adrian Mastronardi, The
Philatelic Digital Library Project at http:
//www.tpdlp.net
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Postage Stamp in War" by Frederick John Melville is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the significant role that postage stamps have played in maintaining postal communication during various military conflicts, particularly focusing on British military operations. It delves into the evolution of postal services in the army and how these stamps serve not only as a means of communication but also as a reflection of national pride and morale. The opening of the book introduces the foundational concept that "the Postage Stamp follows the Flag," illustrating how postage facilitated communication between soldiers and their families during wartime. Melville highlights the organization and challenges faced by the Army Postal Service, emphasizing the importance of keeping soldiers connected to their loved ones through letters. This initial section details the historical context of British postal services from the Crimean War onwards, outlining significant campaigns and the innovations in postal communication that allowed for the reliable exchange of letters amidst the chaos of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Melville, Frederick John, 1882-1940
EBook No.: 34007
Published: Sep 27, 2010
Downloads: 262
Language: English
Subject: Postage stamps
LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.