History By Mail vs Piqued Parcels

Side-by-side comparison of two snail mail subscription clubs.

History By Mail

History By Mail

Real historical documents delivered to your door every month

PriceFrom $8.99/mo
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History By Mail delivers physical replicas of historical documents monthly, from WWII dispatches to Civil War letters. Each mailing includes a context guide explaining the people and events behind the document.

History By Mail offers physical replicas of historical documents delivered monthly. Each mailing includes expertly curated replicas focusing on themes like WWII and the Civil War, along with a historical context guide. Subscribers can dive into the rich background of each document, learning about the people, places, and events that shaped history. Every item is a high-quality replica printed on premium archival paper, serving as a time capsule from a bygone era. Available in 1-month, 6-month, 1-year, and 2-year subscriptions. Add-on options include a Keepsake Folio, National Parks Add-On, Urban Legends Add-On, and U.S. Holidays Add-On.

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Piqued Parcels

Piqued Parcels

Fictional letters from 1867 London, arriving in your mailbox twice a month.

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FrequencyParcel twice a month
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CountryUS

Piqued Parcels sends physical, story-driven correspondence set in Victorian London, 1867. Each mailing arrives on aged, era-appropriate paper alongside hand-finished artifacts and the occasional genuine antique — sketches, keepsakes, and period objects that carry the story forward.

Piqued Parcels is a physical correspondence experience from Piqued Studio. The debut arc, Letters from the Loft, is set in Victorian London in 1867 and unfolds through letters that arrive at your door over twelve installments. Every mailing is printed on aged, era-appropriate paper and packed with artifacts drawn from the period — hand-finished sketches, small keepsakes, and objects that deepen the world of the story, with occasional genuine artifacts riding along as extras. The companion podcast, Piqued PostScript, accompanies the arc: episodes read each letter aloud and explore the history behind it — daily life, and the streets and studios of 1867 London. With Piqued Parcels you're collecting a complete, self-contained story you can keep and revisit.

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