Lot 1997
Palmer, John. Papers relative to the agreement made by the Government with Mr Palmer, for the reform and improvement of the Posts, somewhat browned, later wrappers, blindstamped, 4to, London: T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1797
John Palmer of Bath (1742 - 1818) was a theatre owner and instigator of the British system of mail coaches that was the beginning of the great British post office reforms with the introduction of an efficient mail coach delivery service in Great Britain during the late 18th century. He was Mayor of Bath on two occasions and Comptroller General of the Post Office, and later served as Member of Parliament for the constituency of Bath between 1801 and 1807.
