POSTAL HISTORY OF A FAMOUS DUTCH TOWN ALKMAAR

Classification

Territory

Netherlands and related territories

Subject

Documentation of territorial and constitutional changes History of the post and its operations (incl. a chosen territory) Horse-drawn transport (mail coaches etc.) Other postmarks Postal rates and methods of franking (incl. inflation, currency reforms etc.) Standard post office postmarks War conflicts and field posts until 1914

Time period

Pre-stamp period First stamp issues Further issues released and valid until 1874

Exhibition class

Standard-size exhibits (approx. 80 or 128 sheets)