Modern Postal History
So- “Stamps are boring” maybe some peoples first thought. Just a (usually) colourful image , viewed in isolation, maybe to celebrate an anniversary or event – maybe with just a monarch’s head. Good enough to satisfies some peoples collecting interests – but what if there is more..?
Context.. that is what is ‘more’.. when was the stamp used ?, where was the stamp used? , what was the stamp used for ?
All of the answers to this questions and any more information giving us context leads us to the study of ‘Modern Postal History’.
So welcome and have a look around.
Royal Mail introduce a ‘simplified’ surcharging structure
In a move appearing to placate pressure groups who have pushed back on Royal Mails format related pricing scheme (introduced in 2006) as ‘confusing to the elderly’ , a ‘simplified’ surcharging scheme for items underpaid or not paid at all has been introduced that moves the burden of surcharging away from ‘Celebration Cards’ (aka Birthday and Christmas Cards) to ‘e-commerce’ mail. These changes, for example, result in mail from more vulnerable groups not being surcharged at all, but results in...
read moreOutward Office Of Exchange -Modern Instructionals
If you succeed in posting a Special Delivery item to an international destination (the most popular being Eire) then it will be returned to sender by the OE with an appropriate instructional sticker applied. OE1066 . It is worth noting that the 0845 number should have been changed to the 0345 number under the appropriate directive.
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Royal Mail sticker indicating nesting birds inside
In Central London there are fewer opportunities for Birds to make their nests but one option is of course is a pillar box .. Royal Mail indicate to their staff when a Post Box contains a nest in order that greater care can be taken in emptying the box .
read moreA glimpse into the future of Philately
In Tescos there is a ‘Private Post Box’ . Next to this is a ‘Stamp Machine’ . What happens next is inevitable.. especially if you don’t post many letters..
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