Bristol Postal History Introduction and Narrative

The sections below comprise the first volume of the set published by the Bristol Postal History Group, and is available as one download here.

It was written by Roger Martin, with some assistance from other members of the Bristol Postal History Group.

1. General Postal History

2. Early Postal History

3. Bristol Handstamps

4. Maritime Mail

5. Bristol Penny Post

6. Registered Mail

7. Express Letters

8. The Introduction of Cancels (including Postal Reform, Barred Numeral Cancels, Squared Circle Cancels and 'Dulwich Cancels)

9. Mechanisation

10. Special Handstamps (including Local Slogans)

11. Private Carriers

12. Parcel Post

13. Returned Letter Branch

14. Official Mail

15. Instructional and Explanatory Marks

16. Mail by Rail

17. Military Mail

18. Air Mail

19. Labels

20. Postmen and Women

21. Perfins and Overprints

22. Signs, Pillar Boxes & Phone Kiosks

23. Forms

24. Notices and Publicity

25. Ephemera

26. Recommended Further Reading