Monday, October 1, 2012

The postman delivers mail to the Red Army

RU-1125795

This fine postcard was another very pleasant surprise from Postcrossing, in the form of RU-1125795. According to the sender, it shows a photo entitled "The postman hands a letter to the Red Army," from a set of "victory mail" released by the Russian Post "for the day of victory in the great patriotic war." You know I love any imagery of mail and mail delivery, especially involving mail carriers, and views of postpeople from other countries and eras always fascinate me. Plus, he's got a great bike!

RU-1125795LaceStamp

The sender, Yury, even included this awesome stamp showing Vologda lace.