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Why The Postage Stamp Was Invented

Why The Postage Stamp Was Invented

by Bryan Nielsen | Apr 29, 2025 | British Stamps, Great Britain, History, Rowland Hill

The story of postage stamps is rooted in the need for postal reform, particularly in 19th-century Britain. Before their invention, the postal system was complex and inefficient. Postage rates were often exorbitant, calculated based on the distance a letter traveled...

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