From the Library of" stamps are personalized rubber stamps that typically feature the phrase "From the Library of" followed by a name or a custom text. They are used to mark books in personal or professional libraries and add a personal touch to book collections

David Pearson remarks in his book on provenance that very little has been written on book stamps. As a matter of fact, his text is the only useful reference I could find on the subject. Clearly more research needs to be done on them and what follows is simply a series of observations rather than any conclusive remarks. Prices are changing for Royal Mail Mailmark Meter technology, Secure Print and Franking API from 3 April 2023 A typical woodcut heraldic sign printed with text. Folger Shakespeare Library, 218- 210q. (photo by Caroline Duroselle-Melish) If you are a personal customer, or sell regularly on marketplaces, you can continue to use two ways of paying for your parcels and letters postage from 2 October 2023. A spokesman said: “The cost of delivering an ever-decreasing number of letters to an ever-growing number of households six days a week is unsustainable.”

Yes, library stamps can be used for both personal and professional purposes. They are commonly used by librarians, teachers, and book collectors to mark books in their libraries or to personalize their book collections. You can customize your library stamp with your name, company name, or other text to suit your specific needs. Letter volumes have reduced dramatically over recent years, down more than 60pc from their peak in 2004-5 and 30pc since the pandemic. It is vital that the universal service adapts to reflect this new reality.” In addition to these price changes, from 6 November 2023 we will be introducing a Green Surcharge for our Domestic Parcel Contract Products, as well as introducing a Peak Surcharge which will come into effect from 20 November 2023.

If you are a personal customer, or sell regularly on marketplaces, you can continue to use two ways of paying for your parcels and letters postage from 3 April 2023. Parcel and A3 formats will be withdrawn from the Publishing Mail and Advertising Mail products with effect from 3 April 2023. This was communicated in the January 2023 Terms and Conditions customer notification letter.Almost one in three British residents – 15.7 million people – were hit by postal delays in June, half of whom experienced negative consequences as a result, such as missing health appointments, fines or bills, according to the charity Citizens Advice. It comes as Royal Mail struggles with financial difficulties and a decline in the use of physical letters. Price reductions / freeze based on each destination’s average item weight (data from Royal Mail volumes). International Letters, Large Letters, Parcels and ‘Printed Paper’ formats for the following products: Information on the requirement to present your mail correctly can also be found in our Terms and Conditions at royalmail.com/termsandconditions