Vintage Postcards

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Vintage Postcards

Vintage Postcards

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The Postcard Price Guide, 4th Ed., A Comprehensive Reference

The Postcard Price Guide, 4th Ed., A Comprehensive Reference

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A very Comprehensive Reference and is completely updated with new values and listings in all chapters. The book now contains 592 exciting pages

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1983 was the first year for the postcard in the United States. The first one was made to advertise the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Soon after that the Post Office came out with its first postcards that cost 1 cent to mail. These were called "Penny Postcards."

Postcards usually have a picture on one side and a place for writing a short message on the other. These postcards became very popular, as people were able to mail pictures of their vacation spots to their friends. They became souvenir items really fast. In 1908 there were over 677 million postcards mailed.

In 1901 postcards came with the word "Post Card" printed on the back and this is where the address was written. Messages had to be on the front. Then in 1907 the divided back postcard came out. The picture was on the front while the address and message was on the back. The address space was on the left and the message on the right.

World War I slowed down postcard sales when the sale of nice printed cards from Germany stopped.
At first the Post Office was the only one that could make and sell postcards. But then the US Congress passed the Private Mailing Card Act, which allowed private businesses to print their own cards.

During 1916 to 1930 most postcards had a white border around them. Then from 1931 to the 1950's many postcards had textured surfaces that felt like cloth. These are all collator's items and are highly sought after.
Now post cards are in the "Chrome" era. This is the postcard we are most familiar with a colored picture from a photograph and have a glossy look.

Another postcard that is popular with collectors is the PHQ card, which have a stamp and a "first day is issue" postmark on them.
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The Golden Age of Postcards Early 1900s Identification & Values

The Golden Age of Postcards Early 1900s (Identification & Values (Collector Books))

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These postcard images from the early twentieth century will astound you. Over 780 postcards are reproduced in full color, and the artists, publishers, and printers are provided when information is known. The coverage includes comic, holiday, fantasy, view, and photo postcards.

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Vintage San Francisco Postcard set in Keepsake Tin Cavallini

Vintage San Francisco Postcard set in Keepsake Tin Cavallini

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The images on the cards are from vintage postcards and posters. There are 18 cards per tin all printed on classic cream cardstock, and they are in a reusable tin.

100 Victorian Lot Vintage Antique Christmas Postcards

100 Victorian Lot Vintage Antique Christmas Postcards-v920

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~Beautiful Antique Christmas Postcards~ Beautiful Dealer Lot 100 Large Lot Antique Early 1900's Vintage Christmas Postcards Beautiful Colors and details Overall Condition is good with normal age and corner wear as shown in scan and consistant with the age of these cards.

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Cavallini Carte Postale Vintage Letters Theme Tin of 18 (9 Different Designs) Assorted Vintage Look Postcards

Cavallini Carte Postale Vintage Letters Theme Tin of 18 (9 Different Designs) Assorted Vintage Look Postcards

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Vintage Postcards for the Holidays: Identification & Value Guide by Claudette Reed, Robert Reed

Vintage Postcards for the Holidays: Identification & Value Guide by Claudette Reed, Robert Reed

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Cavallini Carte Postale Paris Theme Tin of 18 (All Different!) Assorted Vintage Look Postcards

Cavallini Carte Postale Paris Theme Tin of 18 (All Different!) Assorted Vintage Look Postcards

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Christmas Vintage Greetings Cavallini Carte Postale Glitter Holidays Theme Tin of 12 (6 Different Designs) Assorted Vintage Look Postcards

Christmas Vintage Greetings Cavallini Carte Postale Glitter Holidays Theme Tin of 12 (6 Different Designs) Assorted Vintage Look Postcards

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Hollywood 1900-1950 In Vintage Postcards by Thomas Dangcil

Hollywood 1900-1950 In Vintage Postcards by Thomas Dangcil

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Cavallini Carte Postale New York New York Theme Tin of 18 (All Different!) Assorted Vintage Look Postcards

Cavallini Carte Postale New York New York Theme Tin of 18 (All Different!) Assorted Vintage Look Postcards

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Classic American Children's Illustrators: 30 Postcards

Classic American Children's Illustrators: 30 Postcards

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Christmas Postcards: Victorian Designs

Christmas Postcards: Victorian Designs

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Antique Advertising Postcards in Full Color: 24 Ready-to-Mail Postcards from the Bella C. Landauer Collection (Card Books)

Antique Advertising Postcards in Full Color: 24 Ready-to-Mail Postcards from the Bella C. Landauer Collection (Card Books)

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The Art of Pixar: 100 Collectible Postcards

The Art of Pixar: 100 Collectible Postcards

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As We Were: American Photographic Postcards, 1905-1930 by Rosamond B. Vaule

As We Were: American Photographic Postcards, 1905-1930 by Rosamond B. Vaule

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Vintage Postcards for the Holidays: Identification & Value Guide by Robert Reed, Claudette Reed

Vintage Postcards for the Holidays: Identification & Value Guide by Robert Reed, Claudette Reed

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Collecting Picture Postcards by Karen Godden

Collecting Picture Postcards by Karen Godden

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Vintage Valentine Postcard Book, set of 30

Vintage Valentine Postcard Book, set of 30

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Kiss Him or Get Out Romance 1915 Vintage Postcard

Kiss Him or Get Out Romance 1915 Vintage Postcard

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To err is human, to kiss, divine 1909 Vintage Postcard

To err is human, to kiss, divine 1909 Vintage Postcard

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European Vintage Cars Postcard Book

European Vintage Cars Postcard Book

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Greetings from Denver: Postcards from the Mile-High City by Mary L. Martin, Nathaniel Wolfgang-Price

Greetings from Denver: Postcards from the Mile-High City by Mary L. Martin, Nathaniel Wolfgang-Price

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Black Postcard Price Guide (2nd Edition) by J. L. Mashburn

Black Postcard Price Guide (2nd Edition) by J. L. Mashburn

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Official Price Guide to Postcards: 1st Edition (Official Identification and Price Guide to Postcards) by Diane Allmen

Official Price Guide to Postcards: 1st Edition (Official Identification and Price Guide to Postcards) by Diane Allmen

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