This minisite, created by Andy Taylor FRPSL, contains descriptions of the systems set up by the Austro-Hungarian Empire to monitor, control, and tax the delivery of newspapers, both inland and from abroad, to citizens who had ordered them, either through the Post Office, or by private arrangement with a foreign publisher. It includes a general introduction to the genesis of the project, especially to the logistics of delivering a 54-frame display and a Powerpoint presentation to the Royal Philatelic Society London on 26 March 2026.
Note; the links will "spawn" - ie, the chosen page opens in your browser; when you're finished with it simply close it and the page with the links is still there.
General introduction. Also some of the bridges I had to cross, dragons defeated etc.
Both Post and Tax contain 95%+ of the data "on my desk"; but I still have various books to read that might prompt updates. Research is like that!
A representation of each frame of the static display. Each individual sheet has a clickable link to a full-screen image which is much more readable.
Powerpoint reimagined - a recreated and slightly enhanced version of the presentation.
Handout - displayers at the Royal are expected to provide a handout for the attenders...
The 64-sheet newspaper post display as it was in 2024.
The 64-sheet newspaper tax display as it was in 2024.
Last update 25 June 2026.