LEAP YEAR POSTCARDS
I'm a DELTIOLOGIST, that is, an antique-postcard collector. I just love the amazing artwork on what I call "The Pretties". Art that has stayed vibrant and colorful due to the old printing and lithography methods.
I like that there were postcards for just about every taste, theme, subject, and holiday.
Even the odd holiday-- such as Leap Year, where the gal gets to chase her man, with societie's blessing, on the one extra day that comes in February every 4 years.
Leap Year is supposedly the chance for single women to grab themselves a husband, and he "can't" say no.
There are many comical postcards for this tradition. Some show pretty modern women being assertive, and others show less attractive "Old Maids" using whatever means they can to catch themselves a feller.
Leap Year Postcards
Informative and Fun Sites
- The LeapZeum
- Deborah Hyland's site shows a selection of the various series of Leap Year cards.
- Card Cow
- Card Cow's Leap Year postcards sale page.
- Moody's Postcards Blog
- The February 2008 posts show many great Leap Year Postcards, and tells a little about the history of Leap Year.
- LeapZine
- All about the history of wedding proposals on Leap Day, illustrated with Leap Year postcards.
Leap Year Postcards on eBay
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Vintage Postcards Books on Amazon
Elyria in Vintage Postcards (OH) (Postcard History Series)
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/27/2009) 
Temple in Vintage Postcards (TX) (Postcard History Series)
Amazon Price: $13.59 (as of 12/27/2009)
Vintage Postcards for the Holidays: Identification & Value Guide
Amazon Price: $18.21 (as of 12/27/2009)
Washington, D.C. in Vintage Postcards (DC) (Postcard History)
Amazon Price: $15.59 (as of 12/27/2009)
Winona In Vintage Postcards (MN) (Postcard History Series)
Amazon Price: $15.59 (as of 12/27/2009)
MS DOW ANTIQUES 'TIQUE TALK BLOG
Please visit me @ msdowantiques.com
I write about antiques on my blog, MS DOW ANTIQUES - 'TIQUE TALK. My write about my activities as an antiques dealer in NW Ohio, with the focus on antiques shows, auctions, antique postcards, and bottle collecting.
Ms Dow Antiques Gift Shop @ CafePress
Antique Postcard Art on Cards, T-shirts, Home Decor, Gifts, and More
MS DOW ANTIQUES GIFT SHOP @ CAFEPRESS is my online-store where you'll find amazing illustrations from my antique postcard collection printed on Lovely Home Decor and Pretty Gift Items. You'll find T-shirts, tote bags, pillows, notecards, framed tiles, trinket boxes, and more...
www.cafepress.com/msdowantiques
Party Boy Halloween Postcard Art Tote Bag
Price: 18.99
EASTER BUNNY LOVE COFFEE Mug
Price: 14.99
Victorian Cat & Roses Postcard Art Tile Coaster
Jewels for your home ~ decorate with this lovely vintage postcard illustration tile.
Price: 9.99
Christmas Santa Claus ~Blue~Lantern~ Postcard Tile
Victorian Antique Vintage Postcard Art
Price: 9.99
Holiday Postcards
4-up Postcard Holiday Stripes
Amazon Price: $4.19 (as of 12/27/2009)
Vintage Postcards for the Holidays: Identification & Value Guide
Amazon Price: $18.21 (as of 12/27/2009)
Cavallini Postcard Set- Holiday Birds Glitter Greetings
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 12/27/2009)
Christmas Vintage Greetings Cavallini Carte Postale Glitter Holidays Theme Tin of 12 (6 Different Designs) Assorted Vintage Look Postcards
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 12/27/2009)
Holly Bunch 4-up Holiday Postcards
Amazon Price: $3.95 (as of 12/27/2009)
Holiday Postcards on eBay
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- MSDOWANTIQUES MSDOWANTIQUES Oct 25, 2008 @ 2:20 pm | in reply to Alanas_Vintage_Collectibles
- Thanks for taking the time to comment. I'd love to spend all my time creating more lenses, but I'm just too busy. I am sure you are too, with all of your great shops and websites. I wish you continued success. --Marianne
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- Alanas_Vintage_Collectibles Alanas_Vintage_Collectibles Oct 25, 2008 @ 12:45 pm
- I love your blog and your lens and am very glad to have found you. Beautiful postcards.
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- BevsPaper BevsPaper Oct 8, 2008 @ 3:22 pm
- Very nice lens!
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