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Aerial Letter Post
Unknown, 1911, Lantern slide, Press cutting
Aerial Letter Post
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Item no
34670
Title
Aerial Letter Post
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1911
Size
8.2 x 8.2 cm
Type
Lantern slide
;
Press cutting
In September 1911 the UK's first aerial post service began, running from Hendon(North London) and Windsor.
Special postal stationery postcards and envelopes in varying colours were produced pre-stamped with 1/2d and 1d postage stamps.
Special mail boxes were set up in London, Hendon and Windsor to post the commemorative items.
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