Facteur Collection

Minister of Posts and Telegraphs: child dresses as a postman and climbs a telegraphic pole
DUV4218251 Minister of Posts and Telegraphs: child dresses as a postman and climbs a telegraphic pole. Series of 11 chromolithographs on a dore background: The Ministers

A postman from Monaco, stamp and flag Chromolithograph 19th century Private collection
ELD4922690 A postman from Monaco, stamp and flag Chromolithograph 19th century Private collection; Private Collection; (add.info.: A postman from Monaco)

Jobs in the world: a postman, the flag and the stamp of Guatemala Chromo 19th century Private collection
ELD4922528 Jobs in the world: a postman, the flag and the stamp of Guatemala Chromo 19th century Private collection; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jobs in the world: a postman)

Jobs in the world: an armenian postman, the flag and the stamp of Armenia Chromo 19th century Private collection
ELD4922593 Jobs in the world: an armenian postman, the flag and the stamp of Armenia Chromo 19th century Private collection; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jobs in the world: an armenian postman)

Jobs in the world: the postman wearing traditional clothes, the and the stamp of Paraguay Chromo 19th century Private
ELD4922649 Jobs in the world: the postman wearing traditional clothes, the and the stamp of Paraguay Chromo 19th century Private collection; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jobs in the world)

The Metiers of the World; a factor in traditional dress, a flag and a stamp of El Salvador belonging to the Federal
ELD4922617 The Metiers of the World; a factor in traditional dress, a flag and a stamp of El Salvador belonging to the Federal Republic of Central America (jobs in the world: the postman)

Post office in New York, 1885 (engraving)
2460638 Post office in New York, 1885 (engraving); (add.info.: Science. Communication. Inner view of a post office in New York, USA)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Facteur (de la poste); Postman; Brieftrager (engraving)
7195951 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Facteur (de la poste); Postman; Brieftrager (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Postman delivering the mail in the Transvaal, late 19th century (colour litho)
488638 Postman delivering the mail in the Transvaal, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Postman delivering mail in Haiti, late 19th century (colour litho)
488381 A Postman delivering mail in Haiti, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Postman in Holland talking to a woman delivering milk in a dogcart
488380 A Postman in Holland talking to a woman delivering milk in a dogcart, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School

An Italian Postman delivering mail, late 19th century (colour litho)
488377 An Italian Postman delivering mail, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Postman in Bulgaria fighting off robbers, late 19th century (colour litho)
488373 A Postman in Bulgaria fighting off robbers, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Postman in the U. S. A delivering mail in winter, late 19th century (colour litho)
488368 A Postman in the U.S.A delivering mail in winter, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman paying and putting a letter in a bag carried by a British Royal Post Office employee
FLO4666922 Woman paying and putting a letter in a bag carried by a British Royal Post Office employee. Wood engraving, based on a painting by Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)

Postman delivering mail in Madagascar, late 19th century (colour litho)
488639 Postman delivering mail in Madagascar, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young postman with his letter sack delivering a letter in Victorian England
488384 Young postman with his letter sack delivering a letter in Victorian England, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School

A Postman in the Deccan Plateau of India, late 19th century (colour litho)
488383 A Postman in the Deccan Plateau of India, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Egyptian postman delivering mail, late 19th century (colour litho)
488376 An Egyptian postman delivering mail, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Postman in Persia delivering mail, late 19th century (colour litho)
488375 A Postman in Persia delivering mail, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Postman in Korea delivering a letter, late 19th century (colour litho)
488370 A Postman in Korea delivering a letter, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Postman in England delivering mail in winter, late 19th century (colour litho)
488369 A Postman in England delivering mail in winter, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Postman delivering a letter in the Dutch East Indies, late 19th century (colour litho)
488637 Postman delivering a letter in the Dutch East Indies, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dutch East Indies (Dutch)

A Postman delivering a letter in Japan, late 19th century (colour litho)
488378 A Postman delivering a letter in Japan, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French Postman in an electrically powered vehicle, late 19th century (colour litho)
488374 French Postman in an electrically powered vehicle, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Postman in Argentina delivering mail, late 19th century (colour litho)
488371 Postman in Argentina delivering mail, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Postman, c. 1865 (litho)
CHT224163 Postman, c.1865 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Postman delivering a letter in British India, late 19th century (colour litho)
488636 Postman delivering a letter in British India, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Postman in Germany delivering a letter, late 19th century (colour litho)
488635 A Postman in Germany delivering a letter, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Postman in Trinidad, late 19th century (colour litho)
488379 A Postman in Trinidad, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Postman in Venezuela, late 19th century (colour litho)
488372 A Postman in Venezuela, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French Railway Alphabet - F for Facteur (postman). 19th century

Music cover, Postmans Holiday Ragtime (Le facteur en ballade), composed by Ezra Read. circa 1895

Cheval Portrait P. Card
FERDINAND CHEVAL Rural postman and fantastic architect with his trusty wheelbarrow transporting rocks to build his Palais Ideal

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

The facteur, also known as the postman, is a timeless figure that has been delivering mail across the globe for centuries. From the bustling streets of Paris to the remote corners of Madagascar, these dedicated individuals have played a vital role in connecting people and communities. In Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Facteur (de la poste), we get a glimpse into the world of these hardworking individuals. Whether it's through an engraving depicting a postman delivering mail in Transvaal or a colourful litho showcasing their efforts in Haiti, each image tells its own unique story. One captivating scene takes us to Holland, where we see a postman engaging in conversation with a woman delivering milk in a dogcart. It's moments like these that highlight the sense of community fostered by these diligent workers. Traveling further back in time, an Italian postman comes to life through another vivid litho from the late 19th century. His presence reminds us that this profession has long been woven into the fabric of society across different cultures and continents. Not all days were easy for these brave souls. In Bulgaria, we witness a postman valiantly fighting off robbers during his delivery rounds. This serves as a reminder of their unwavering commitment to ensuring our letters reach their intended recipients safely. Winter brings its own set of challenges, but even amidst harsh conditions, American postmen soldier on to deliver mail throughout snowy landscapes captured beautifully in yet another colour litho from yesteryears. A wood engraving based on Thomas Rowlandson's painting transports us to London where we observe an interaction between a British Royal Post Office employee and an eager customer paying for her letter before it joins countless others carried within his bag. From Africa to India and Egypt too - no corner was left untouched by these tireless messengers.