Old postcard collecting book

Those collecting subject cards often called topicals in the us topographical cards. For bargain cards, keep an eye out around valentines day, st. Postcards were first printed in the 19th century, but it took some time for them to gain in popularity. Get your order fast and stress free with free curbside pickup. The most common old postcard book material is paper. Other things that might be notable include the author of the writing on it, the content of the writing. Postcards, sometimes spelled out in two words as post cards, emerged during the late 19th century as national postal systems began to standardize and improve their delivery methods. Old antique postcards for sale from collection of 2 million vintage collectible post cards for all collecting interests including halloween, sports, ships and artist signed.

Sell old postcards selling or consigning your vintage. Smithsonian institution postcard book an old fashioned christmas 24 postcardsnew. The 2021 edition is packed with postcard features to stimulate your collecting buds. O if the card is old and is slightly smaller than 3. How to find the value of old postcards rare, old, postmarks. The book of postcard collecting hardcover july 22, 1980 by thomas e. Pamela is an antique expert and the author of three books on the subject. We buy old postcards, vintage real photograph postcards, early 1900s postcards, sports postcards, civil war postcards, halloween postcards pre1920 only, early africanamerican photo postcards, scenic small town america postcards pre1920 only, collections or rare single items, and much more.

Two major postcard publishers, curt teich and detroit publishing company, used numbering schemes that. The encyclopedia of antique postcards by susan brown nicholson 1994. Shes written over 400 articles on antique collecting for the spruce. This beautiful 9 x12 book contains more than 150 fullcolor illustrations and is a must for any schmucker art collector or postcard collector. Our inventory is sought by collectors of art, real photo photography, history ephemera, antique paper memorabilia and rare old vintage antique postcard collecting. Collecting vintage postcards from the early 1900s the spruce crafts. The following are commonly used postcard grading terms, accepted by dealers and collectors alike, that are used to described the condition of old, antique and vintage items.

Collectible postcards, paper collectibles, books barnes. Wonderful collection of old postcards shows famous. We publish fortnightly sales lists featuring old picture postcards plus a few modern. Patricks day, and thanksgiving by digging through a basket here and there. The sudden rise in postcard collecting was not without i. Here is an alphabetical list of books about postcards and postcard collecting, and books of postcards, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. Originally, postal laws prohibited the writing of a message and address on the same side of a postcard. Aug 06, 2012 it seems that the post office will soon vanish into history, and along with it the art of writing letters. Postcard collecting has been a popular american pastime since the hobbys. The postcard collection pulls together more than 150 of these from the 19th and early 20th.

Deltiologists, both beginner and advanced, enjoy collecting vintage postcards and other postcard history but they need to be protected and secured. Postcard history a magazine for the postcard collector. These cards capture images of lost new yorkbuildings, places, parks, hotels, subways, restaurants, nightclubs, theaters, and storesthat no longer exist or have been transformed by the. Wonderful collection of old postcards shows famous nottingham. Postcard published date center of southwest studies fort. If you are looking to sell your entire collection to a trusted buyer with over 30 years experience buying from the public, you have found the right place.

We buy old postcards, vintage real photograph postcards, early 1900s postcards, sports postcards, civil war postcards, halloween postcards pre1920 only, early african. Some old postcards are truly antiques, being over 100 years old. Old postcard album with 395 gorgeous postcards many subjects. Usm professors new book features vintage new orleans postcards. If you like surf history, action photography, and cool graphics, this book is for you.

Lowell, massachusetts ma postcards from collection of 2 million vintage post cards that date back from 1893 to the modern photo chrome era of the late 1970s. New south wales postcard collectors society inc website for. Postcard collectors, known as deltiologists, find joy in collecting postcards, vintage and modern, by topical themes, time periods, or personal choice. Have lots of old postcards or paper items that youd like to sell. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Shop forand learn aboutantique and vintage postcards. Apr 20, 2020 things of importance when collecting any paper collectible such as postcards include condition, age, anything interesting about the postcard such as its age, the artistphotographer, the image, sometimes the printer, and the postcard s rarity. The study and collecting of postcards is called deltiology. Halloween cards are very rarely available at all, except online. Vintage postcards age, value, postcard history and types.

Get the best deals on postcard book in other collectible postcards when you shop the largest online selection at. Postcards from this era often preserve evidence of collecting as the primary motivation for sending and receiving cards. Lot of 2 old postcards by artist elsa beskows, c1920. Check out our old postcard book selection for the very best in unique or custom. Those collecting topographical cards and social history. It was a golden age of rare book and art collecting, but one need not control the wealth of. How to store and display your postcards hobbylark games. What are divided back and undivided back postcards. We have a great range of postcard collecting from top brands. Our valuers in the postcard department are jill smith and ben griffin.

A guide book of collectible postcards postcard collecting has been a popular american pastime since the hobbys golden age more than a hundred years ago. Oct 24, 2019 i wish squiddo had been around in my younger days. Postcards from years gone by are still sought after today by collectors. Add to favorites beetle postcard, insect taxidermy stationery, entomology cards, postcard collector, coleoptera. We also provide the most comprehensive listing of forthcoming shows around. Some of the most valuable postcards are pioneer postcards, which were manufactured between 1873 and 1897 in the u.

Vintage postcards, old postcards, antique postcards for collectors. Postcard valuations find old postcards value at warwick. The ultimate guide to vintage postcards estate sale blog. Deltiology is the hobby of collecting post cards, ephemera and postal history. Postcards have a serious and dedicated following of collectors. We feature richly illustrated articles designed to both inform and entertain postcard collectors and history buffs.

Come join and start swapping with fellow postcard lovers. Apr 04, 2021 postcard history is a free online magazine dedicated to vintage and historic picture postcards and the many stories associated with them. Postcard book in other collectible postcards for sale ebay. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about old postcards.

A good descriptive book, that helps in the initial stages of collecting. Disney dreams collection thomas kinkade studios disney princess color your own postcards. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Just like the rest of the world we knew a quartercentury ago, postcard collecting has changed dramatically with the introduction of the internet. Cat postcard photography postcard self framingblank postcard cat loverscat hugletizia volpi 1988 old postcard postcard collector vintage kihachijo 5. The hobby of collecting postcards is so popular that it even has its own word. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Vintage postcards and old antique postcards for postcard collecting, including roadside america, vintage real photo rppc post cards, canadiana and topical. I am a postcard dealercollector and file several of my states by county.

I love the world map idea and there are some amazing old postcards id collected. Exacompta hard bound postcard collection book, 20x25. Whitman publishing releases a guide book of collectible postcards. Old real photographs taken in the beginning of the 20th century always do well, as do complete albums of vintage postcards. Highlands and islands postcard book postcard collector old postcards. Vintage postcards, in particular, offer a unique glimpse of the past. Im canadian, and i moved here in 20 to work as a professor for usm. It was compiled specifically for collectors and dealers, or any novice who has a collection or accumulation of old postcards and has the desire to know something about their history, age, and approximate value. Small photo album 4x6 linen cover with window, 2 pack, each 26 clear pages hold 52 pictures, photo book for 4x6 pictures, artwork or postcards storage, green fabric 4. Reflections of a bygone age postcard books publications.

Uhoh, it looks like your internet explorer is out of date. Old postcards vintage, antique post cards for sale due to covid19, there are multiple countries we cant ship to. Discover what your postcard collection is really worth, send us an email or call 01926 499031 now. Vintage postcards age, value, postcard history and types of. Beautiful, archival postcard supplies are available for antique and old vintage postcards guaranteeing your postcard collection does not lose its value due to its.

Gone too will be whole legions of postcard collectors, first day covers, humble cancel collectors, and the 150year old profession of stamp collectors, who should have learned long ago that philately will get you nowhere. Topographical postcards and those depicting social history are by far the most important collecting area in. People often find themselves in possession of an old postcard and want to know how old it is. New south wales postcard collectors society inc website. Postcard collectors are roughly divided into 2 camps.

Over 60 different subjects covered, all wellillustrated. Jan 14, 2020 author alan spree has been collecting historical postcards for many years. A fully illustrated history and price guide to more than 100 collecting categories from attwell to zodiac. Large vintage antique postcard collection full book postkarten. The book also explores the relationship between the detroit publishing company and jackson, and his role in saving schmuckers paintings from destruction. Morgan or andrew mellon to amass a large and intellectually satisfying postcard collection. Why you need to collect postcards right now catawiki.

If the postcard is used, the most obvious solution is to check the date on the postmark. Safe produces the best archival quality postcard albums and postcard sleeves for your new, antique postcards, continental postcards and vintage postcards. His work mates would then give me theres and my collection grew and grew. Fortunately, collecting postcards is a consistently popular hobby, and many of the beautiful cards from this period have survived in good condition for collectors to enjoy today. This is the book that all collectors and dealers turn to.

Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. A little info on some postcard and photography related books you might want to have in your research library. Lost new york in old postcards documents the city from the turn of the century to the mid1950s, the years in which handcolored postcards were produced. However, there are many vintage postcards out there that were never mailed, so here are some clues to determining the age of your post card. These cards are unique in that you wont find a message on the backside, only the address. A guide book of collectible postcards whitman publishing. Cat postcard photography postcard self framingblank postcard cat loverscat hugletizia volpi 1988 old postcard postcard collector vintage kihachijo 5 out of 5 stars 300. Antique vintage 1900s postcard storage book album british mfg. The first commercially produced postcards were introduced to the united states in 1893. Antique postcards give us a glimpse into the past, showing examples of places, fashions, and humor from the past. Ensure your postcards are well protected by using plastic sleeves or. Mashburns books are sold and used worldwide and are known to be one of the leaders in the field. Postcards, sometimes spelled out in two words as post cards, emerged during the late 19th century. We buy hundreds of thousands of vintage cards each year and will pay top dollar for your collection.

Purchased as i started my collection of vintage postcards. Theyre small, lightweight and plentiful, which makes them a perfect item for amassing a large collection. Dec 05, 2017 postcard collecting, like so many other things in the world, continues to evolve, said lew baer, of the san francisco bay area post card club. Bill graham postcards curated by tree frog fine books and graphic arts. Ma lowell old postcards vintage, antique post cards. Just go to the picture postcard annuals section of the booklist summary on this page. From pre1900 victorian times to the modern day, collectable postcards cover all aspects of art, culture and history. A group designed strictly for people who love postcards.

A perfect card which is just as it was when it was issued. Postcard published date center of southwest studies. Hobbymaster postcard collecting binder page assortment, 30 pages in 4, fits any 3 ring binder, holds 170 post cards 4. With firm understanding of the global postcard market we will happily provide any assistance you may need to get a fast and accurate postcard valuation.