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Before the Bombing of Rotterdam – May 1940
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Rotterdam was in ruin after WWII. This collection of pre-war PPPCs offers an intriguing chance to see the city before the destructive bombings of May 10, 1940. Today it is a vibrant cultural center and port city.
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Leonor Fini: beauty, talent, and guile
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Allow me to introduce one of my historic “girlfriends” and one of my career muses. Leonor Fini. Her name is not well known, but her art has thrilled the harshest critics. Me included.
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A Collection Inspired by the Vocal
Tomfoolery of the
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Every so often a slice of silliness seems sensational and shocking in a serious society. Postcard History salivates in such sensational situations. We set forth this statement.
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The True Story of a Cat Named Sam
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Sam, the black and white cat that made Babington’s Tea Room in Rome famous, became a legend in his own lifetime and years later visitors asked, “Is Sam still here?”
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Postcard History is a free online magazine dedicated to vintage and historic picture postcards and the many stories associated with them. We feature richly illustrated articles designed to both inform and entertain postcard collectors and history buffs. We also provide the most comprehensive listing of forthcoming shows around. And there’s a rich trove of links to institutional and personal online postcard collections. There’s also a comprehensive, verified listing of active postcard clubs in the U. S. and Canada, which we’re working on expanding worldwide.