Taking sacks of mail on horseback after Royal Mail coach has broken down. England, early 19th century. The mails always took priority over passengers who could be left stranded for hours. Engraving, London, 1888.

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Taking sacks of mail on horseback after Royal Mail coach has broken down. England, early 19th century. The mails always took priority over passengers who could be left stranded for hours. Engraving, London, 1888.

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