Some say that Reginald Bray is the founding father of the mail art movement. In 1900 this chap even posted himself. This group aims to test the patience of the postal service. What is the strangest object that you have been sent?What is the most bizarre object that you can send?
In the 1980s I once sent my friend a banana in the post.I stuck a stamp on to it,wrote the address in biro & popped it in the postbox.Not only did he receive it but he ate it for his lunch.
Has the postal service got a sense of humour?Together we will find out ...
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Yes. It was posted on IUOMA today. Can't imagine the cover will make it through the system but you have to try don't you?
Very nice collaged envelope. Sounds like an interesting project. Is there a website or blog related to this?
I've just paid three pounds for the cigarette card set which is ridiculous cheap and such a goldmine of English nonsense.
Below is the Finnish version that appeared in a Finnish 'zine back in the 90's. The English original was sold to John Tingey.
I have the set I found very cheap back in the 80's where I first became aware of Mr. Bray. The text became the basis for a cartoon strip I did at the time. Some of the other cards are very amusing too.
I notice that only the picture side of the Churchman's Cigarette card has been posted here so, as the other side is quite amusing (at least to me), here is the text. Anyone interested enough to try and obtain a copy should look up the set (not the individual card) on E-bay. They can be found remarkably cheap!
Amazing. What a bargain!
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