The Adhesive Postage Stamp [reissue Of 3 Pamphlets] (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781278263618)

This is a reissue of three pamphlets concerning the invention and early history of the adhesive postage stamp. It provides a detailed look at the debates and personalities involved in the introduction of what became a ubiquitous feature of modern postal systems. This work offers insights into the social and technological context of the 19th-century postal reforms.

"The Adhesive Postage Stamp" explores the arguments surrounding its creation and its impact on communication and commerce. Readers interested in philately, postal history, or the history of technology will find this a valuable resource.

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