Universal Machine Postmarks

of Great Britain & Northern Ireland


Introduction

(also reference documents and illustrations)

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

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

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

Research files containing earliest recorded dates (further input welcomed)

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