June 13, 2026
Tag: Albert Best
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Best and Company – the story of an American Department Store
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Need a new dress for a special occasion? Mail-order one from Best and Company. Yes, it was that easy to shop when you were a customer of Albert Best’s department store. His advertising postcards alerted his clientele to the “Smart new additions to the famous American Golfer line of ladies dresses that fit beautifully into…
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August 29, 2019 9 Comments
This primer for the novice collector will aid in learning the age of a postcard and understanding the characteristics of social and technological advances in printing and manufacturing of postcards around the world. Much of what Americans collect today had its beginnings in Europe; even older cards from your hometown may carry the “Printed in Germany” missive. Although this information is old-hat for veteran collectors, don’t hesitate to refresh your memory and stay-sharp when making judgements about buying cards for your collection.