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Anton van der Valk (1884 – 1975) has illustrated under his pseudonym Ton van Tast several brochures issued by P.T.T. Among them the booklets both titled “Hoe help ik de post en mijzelf” (How do I help the post and myself). With numerous illustrations the …
The outbreak of Second World War didn’t came as a real surprise. On August 28, 1939 the mobilization in the Netherlands was announced. Also larger enterprises were prepared and the Dutch Post Office launched in September 1939 a booklet ‘Luchtbescherming’ (Air protection). It was issued …
In the old days workers for P.T.T. started young and had a life long career at the post office. Newcomers got a good training and in 1955 a book was published (95 pages!) ‘Wegwijzer voor jeugdig ptt personeel’ (Guide for youthful PTT staff).
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