| How the Post Facilitated Distribution of the Printed Word, 1775-1870: Champion of Champions Exhibit 2009 and Grand Award 2009 Contributor(s): Zwillinger, Steven (Editor), Cipolla, Roland H. (Ron), II (Author) |
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ISBN: 1977930891 ISBN-13: 9781977930897 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $33.25 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Stamps |
| Series: Grand Award Exhibits |
| Physical Information: 0.45" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" (1.26 lbs) 174 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This outstanding postal history exhibit traces the growth and evolution of the class of mail known as printed matter and the special, lower postal rates the class enjoyed between the years 1777-1870. It shows the amazing continuity of the rate that with only minor adjustments, remained consistent for 100 years. The exhibit includes precursor examples of newspapers and the full range of printed matter and how they were handled by different post offices and expresses.This Champion of Champions exhibit is one of the outstanding exhibits of our generation.Another exhibit published by Exhibitors Press. |