A beautifully preserved slice of mid-century British communication history. This original 1958 Greetings Telegram, issued by the General Post Office (GPO), features a vibrant illustrated header with festive floral garlands and a golden lyre motif. The typographic message, printed via typewriter-style telegram machine, adds a striking contrast of utility and celebration.

Each telegram was once hand-delivered to mark a joyful moment, a wedding, anniversary, or birthday, and today these make wonderful keepsakes or mixed media materials. Perfect as framed vintage decor, journal inserts, or poetic conversation starters.

Details

• Date stamped: 1958

• Origin: Stockwell, London, UK

• Issued by: General Post Office (GPO)

• Format: Folded single-sheet printed telegram

• Dimensions: approx. 20.5 x 13 cm (folded)

• Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor signs of age

• Sold individually (each one has slight variation in typed message layout)

Creative Uses

• Frame it for a nostalgic vignette

• Use in scrapbooking, journaling, or collage

• Gift to vintage paper collectors or letter lovers

Pick your piece of British postal history – these original GPO telegrams won’t be rewound or retyped.