Sir Rowland Hill, Penny Post originator

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Historical Images Archive / Alamy Stock Photo

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K505B7

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29.4 MB (2.7 MB Compressed download)

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2972 x 3453 px | 25.2 x 29.2 cm | 9.9 x 11.5 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

1901

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria published circa 1901.

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3 december 1795 27 august 1879 campaigned for comprehensive reform of the postal system credited with the invention of the postage stamp english teacher engraving frs illustration image industrial revolution inventor and social reformer kcb originated concept of uniform penny post picture portrait postage stamp solution of prepayment sir rowland hill victorian era

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