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""How James Chalmers Saved The Penny Postage Scheme: Letter Of The Dundee Bankers And Merchants To The Lords Of Her Majesty¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Treasury (1890)"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Patrick Chalmers. The book recounts the story of James Chalmers, a Scottish businessman who played a crucial role in the development of the Penny Postage Scheme in the United Kingdom.The book is based on a letter written by a group of Dundee bankers and merchants to the Lords of Her Majesty's Treasury in 1890, in which they detailed James Chalmers' contributions to the Penny Postage Scheme. The Penny…mehr

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""How James Chalmers Saved The Penny Postage Scheme: Letter Of The Dundee Bankers And Merchants To The Lords Of Her Majesty¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s Treasury (1890)"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Patrick Chalmers. The book recounts the story of James Chalmers, a Scottish businessman who played a crucial role in the development of the Penny Postage Scheme in the United Kingdom.The book is based on a letter written by a group of Dundee bankers and merchants to the Lords of Her Majesty's Treasury in 1890, in which they detailed James Chalmers' contributions to the Penny Postage Scheme. The Penny Postage Scheme was a revolutionary postal system introduced in the UK in 1840, which allowed people to send letters and parcels at a fixed rate of one penny, regardless of the distance.The book provides a detailed account of James Chalmers' life, his business ventures, and his tireless efforts to promote the Penny Postage Scheme. The author also sheds light on the political and social climate of the time, and how the Penny Postage Scheme impacted the lives of ordinary people.Overall, ""How James Chalmers Saved The Penny Postage Scheme"" is a fascinating read that offers a unique perspective on an important moment in British history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of communication and the role of innovation in shaping society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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