A new postal history book entitled “Letter Communications Through the Blockades of North America 1774 to 1865” has just been completed by Steven C. Walske, a widely-published postal historian.
The book examines the communications systems that evolved to transport mail through four blockades of North America from 1774 to 1865. The detailed history is the baseline and is lavishly illustrated by covers to reinforce the narrative. Of particular interest to postal historians are the six appendices, which include blockade runner sailing tables and a comprehensive census of Civil War blockade-run covers.
This hardback edition of 249 pages is limited to 150 copies. The regular price is $100 plus shipping and handling, but for a limited time, members can purchase a copy for $90 which includes shipping and handling.
To reserve your copy (or copies!), please send an e-mail to USPCS Treasurer (Treasurer@uspcs.org). Indicate the quantity you wish to purchase, your shipping address, and phone number.
Payments can be made via PayPal using Treasurer@uspcs.org. Payments by check should be made out to the US Philatelic Classics Society and sent to Wayne Farley at
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Saint Clairsville, OH 43950-1053
