James Chalmers, The Inventor Of The Adhesive Stamp, Not Sir Rowland Hill (1884) - Patrick Chalmers - Bog

""James Chalmers, The Inventor Of The Adhesive Stamp, Not Sir Rowland Hill"" is a book written by Patrick Chalmers and published in 1884. The book challenges the widely held belief that Sir Rowland Hill was the inventor of the adhesive stamp, and instead argues that it was James Chalmers who came up with the idea. The book provides a detailed account of James Chalmers' life, his work as a printer, and his development of the adhesive stamp. It also delves into the controversy surrounding the invention, including the legal battles that took place between Chalmers and Hill. Through meticulous research and analysis, the author makes a compelling case for Chalmers as the true inventor of the adhesive stamp. The book sheds new light on an important piece of postal history and provides a fascinating insight into the world of 19th century innovation and invention. Overall, ""James Chalmers, The Inventor Of The Adhesive Stamp, Not Sir Rowland Hill"" is a well-written and informative book that challenges conventional wisdom and offers a fresh perspective on an important piece of history.With Letter To H. M. Postmaster-General, And Declaration Of The Treasury.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.