January 21, 2025
Tag: how old is that postcard
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How Old Is That Postcard
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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…
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September 7, 2023 5 Comments
A great joy for postcard collectors is learning about a recently purchased addition to his/her collection. Real photo postcards present the most difficult challenge since so few are captioned in any manner. Postcard History’s west coast contributor and California historian, Shav LaVigne has unraveled the mystery of this real photo. Thank you!