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| Picture No | 10215471 |
| Date | Circa 1840 |
| Description | Postman circa. 1840 |
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An early photograph of a postman, circa 1840 wearing a cape and top hat. Before postage stamps, he would have to collect payment for each individual letter and deliver post before the introduction of letterboxes.
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| Source | The Illustrated London News. 7 October 1911, page 572 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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