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Carrying the Mail by Land and Sea ~ 15 [137684]

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Carrying the Mail by Land and Sea ~ 15 [137684]

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Seven black & white and 8 color postcards showing various means of carrying the mail and the sometime-rough routes that had to be taken.Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Ken Prag Collection

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Carrying the Mail by Land and Sea ~ 15 [137684]

Name: Carrying the Mail by Land and Sea ~ 15 [137684]
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