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Matthias, Wilhelm Heinrich, On posts and postal services with regard to folk history, statistics, archaeology and exploration, 1832, 2 volumes, 368 pages/322 pages, here as a simple COPY in 2 paperback volumes, original very rare, even rarely offered as a copy. Matthias was an archivist for the Prussian post office, so of particular interest to Prussia collectors! Contains detailed chapters on postal transport/postal services in ancient times, the history of the 'post', the development of postal routes and messenger services, Thurn and Taxis post, fiefdom posts, imperial post, history of the Prussian post office/services/tariffs/postal services, postal services in Bavaria, Hanover/in the German states, and postal services abroad, particularly in Austria, France, England, etc. including the USA and Australia, as well as a special chapter on the development/disputes over the German postal service. Early general work on all areas of the postal service at home and abroad. #58151