penny post

American  

noun

1. (formerly) any of various postal systems delivering mail for a penny a letter.

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Etymology

Origin of penny post

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

The penny post and railway distribution also played a part.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2021

In two years, the British post would become the penny post, which meant that a letter would cost a penny per half ounce no matter where it was going in England.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

In spite of the enormous advantages it conferred, the penny post was not at first received with unqualified satisfaction.

From The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 by Joyce, Herbert

In the second or middle impression the initial letter L signifies Lyme Street, where the principal office of the penny post was held at Dockwra's private dwelling-house, formerly the dwelling-house of Sir Robert Abdy.

From The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 by Joyce, Herbert

Even the penny post was of doubtful legality.

From The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 by Joyce, Herbert