Universal Machine Postmarks

of Great Britain & Northern Ireland

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Introduction

A brief introduction to the history, development and deployment of Universal machines (with illustrations)

Early Installations, 1910 to 1924 - complete list

Updated list of Universal machines installed 1910 to 1924, based on Derek Holliday & Brian Pask's research (further input welcomed)

Early Installations, 1910 to 1924 - illustrations

Images of the postmarks (please be patient as it may take a few seconds to load the images - it's worth the wait!)

Subsequent Installations, 1925 to 1932 - research files

Research files containing earliest recorded dates (further input welcomed)

Die Styles (Peachey Classification)

An illustrated guide to the lettering styles used as descriptors in the listing of Universal machine dies

Δ Triangular Dies - telegraphic codes Δ

Checklist of locations

Δ Triangular Dies - numeric codes Δ

Checklist of locations

Glossary of Abbreviations

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