A More Expeditious Conveyance The Story of the Royal Mail Coaches

(Transportation) Rider, Bevan: A More Expeditious Conveyance: Hardcover. J. A. Allen, London, England. 1984. B&W Illustrations: 1st Edition, 1st Printing. Near Fine Near Fine This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. "In Great Britain, Ireland, and Australia, a mail coach was a stagecoach built to a General Post Office-approved design operated by an independent contractor to carry long-distance mail for the Post Office. Mail was held in a box at the rear where the only Royal Mail employee, an armed guard, stood. Passengers were taken at a premium fare. There was seating for four passengers inside and more outside with the driver. The guard's seat could not be shared. This distribution system began in Britain in 1784. In Ireland the same service began in 1789, and in Australia it began in 1828. " (from Wikipedia) 0851313949 #40109 $20 All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and International shipping are also available. We offer combined shippping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund
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