Sir Rowland Hill was awarded the first RSA Albert Medal for his postal reforms and the introduction of the Penny Post.
The Society was founded in 1754 by artist and social activist William Shipley, with the aim to 'embolden enterprise, to enlarge science, to refine art, to improve manufacture and to extend our commerce'. The full name of the society is "The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce."
Facts about the RSA:
In 1758 the RSA instigated the planting of 50 million trees to
compensate for widespread deforestation during the previous century. Many
of these woods remain today.
Captain Bligh's ill-fated journey on the Bounty was
intended to bring back breadfruit trees, and agricultural experiment
inspried by the RSA.
The RSA established the first organised exhibition of contemporary art
in Britain - in 1760.
'The Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations' - known as The
Great Exhibition - of 1851 was inititated by the RSA.
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| 1st class - 1840 Penny Black stamp Sir Rowland Hill was awarded the first RSA Albert Medal for his postal reforms and the introduction of the Penny Post. |
40p - William Shipley, founder of the RSA | 43p - RSA Commercial Examinations began in 1882, typing and shorthand proving the most popular. |
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| 47p RSA Gold medal 1805 was awarded to George Smart for his apparatus for sweeping Chimnies without employing boys. | 57p Eric Gill created this famous typeface and was among the very first to be awarded the distinction 'Royal Designer for Industry' in 1938. | 68p The RSA's 21st century manifesto seeks to stimulate enterprise, expand education and encourage the policies and lifestyles that will ultimately eliminate waste. ZeroWaste campaign |
Technical details:
The stamps are printed in gravure by Walsall Security Print Ltd, perf 14,
in sheets of 25/50
All images except FDCs are taken from Royal Mail's
Philatelic Bulletin and Postmark Bulletin, and are
Copyright 2004 by Royal Mail.
Also available:
Mint set of 6 - £3.75
PO FDCs and stamp cards also available - price on request.
The Special postmarks available on the Day of Issue are shown here.
These postmarks cannot be obtained after 10 August.
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| Ref FD423 Philatelic Bureau Official Postmark |
Ref FD424 London WC2 Official Postmark - RSA Headquarters, John Adam Street |
Ref L9187 The Royal Society of Arts Centenary* Anniversary, John Adam Street, London WC2 *probably an error: any corrected image will be shown when published |
Ref L9196 The 1851 Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London |
Ref L9197 Royal Society of Arts John Adam Street London WC2N |
Ref M9199 RSA - Sir Rowland Hill & the Penny Post, Birmingham |
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| Ref L9188 John Adam Street London WC2 |
Ref L9189 Henrietta St, London WC2 |
Ref L9190 Millbank, London SW1 |
Ref L9191 Kensington Gore, London SW7 |
Ref L9192 Regent Street Cambridge |
Ref M9200 Kidderminster Birthplace of Sir Rowland Hill |
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| Ref L9195 ANNIVERSARY 250, London WC2 |
Ref L9185 The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce - 250 ANNIVERSARY, London WC2 |
Ref M9222 250th Anniversary RSA, Stoke-on-Trent |
Ref L9208 The Printers Devil, Fleet Street, London EC4 Public House/inn |
Ref L9207 Smart Street, London E2 |
Ref M9221 National Association of Chimney Sweeps, Stone Staffs. |
This page updated 24 July 2004 [16.1.05]
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