Historical information

Previous post office was in Thompson Ave on corner of The Esplanade, where the Isola Di Capri now stands.

Significance

Historical

Physical description

Quarto size page folded in half with blue typing. Outlines procedures of opening, history of the Cowes Post Office and figures on postal articles and services eg wireless licences and pensions. Cover has signatures of dignitaries eg R. Lindsay M.P., H. Quinn

Inscriptions & markings

Official Opening of the New Post Office, Cowes by R.W. Lindsay, Esq., M.P..