This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 08013102
Title: The Adhesive Postage Stamp
Note: Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Kosker, Adrian Mastronardi, The
Philatelic Digital Library Project at http:
//www.tpdlp.net
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)
Summary: "The Adhesive Postage Stamp" by Patrick Chalmers is a historical account written in the late 19th century, specifically in 1886. This book addresses the origins and significance of the adhesive postage stamp, primarily attributing its invention to James Chalmers, who argued against the widespread belief that Sir Rowland Hill was the sole creator of this crucial postal innovation. The book delves into postal reform efforts in the 19th century, ultimately highlighting the adhesive stamp's role in making postage more efficient and accessible to the public. The content of the book is structured around Patrick Chalmers' defense of his father's contributions to the development of the adhesive postage stamp. It discusses the various postal reforms that were proposed and the obstacles they faced before the adoption of this invention. Through references to historical documents and personal testimonies, Chalmers presents a compelling narrative that argues for the recognition of James Chalmers as the original inventor of the adhesive stamp, detailing the timeline of its creation and the reactions to its implementation. The author emphasizes that without the adhesive stamp, the Penny Postage scheme proposed by Hill would not have succeeded, underscoring its foundational importance in the evolution of postal services. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chalmers, Patrick
EBook No.: 39569
Published: Apr 29, 2012
Downloads: 42
Language: English
Subject: Postage stamps
Subject: Hill, Rowland, Sir, 1795-1879
Subject: Chalmers, James, 1782-1853
LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 08013102
Title: The Adhesive Postage Stamp
Note: Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Kosker, Adrian Mastronardi, The
Philatelic Digital Library Project at http:
//www.tpdlp.net
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)
Summary: "The Adhesive Postage Stamp" by Patrick Chalmers is a historical account written in the late 19th century, specifically in 1886. This book addresses the origins and significance of the adhesive postage stamp, primarily attributing its invention to James Chalmers, who argued against the widespread belief that Sir Rowland Hill was the sole creator of this crucial postal innovation. The book delves into postal reform efforts in the 19th century, ultimately highlighting the adhesive stamp's role in making postage more efficient and accessible to the public. The content of the book is structured around Patrick Chalmers' defense of his father's contributions to the development of the adhesive postage stamp. It discusses the various postal reforms that were proposed and the obstacles they faced before the adoption of this invention. Through references to historical documents and personal testimonies, Chalmers presents a compelling narrative that argues for the recognition of James Chalmers as the original inventor of the adhesive stamp, detailing the timeline of its creation and the reactions to its implementation. The author emphasizes that without the adhesive stamp, the Penny Postage scheme proposed by Hill would not have succeeded, underscoring its foundational importance in the evolution of postal services. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chalmers, Patrick
EBook No.: 39569
Published: Apr 29, 2012
Downloads: 42
Language: English
Subject: Postage stamps
Subject: Hill, Rowland, Sir, 1795-1879
Subject: Chalmers, James, 1782-1853
LoCC: Social sciences: Transportation and communications
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.