September 23, 2026
Tag: Lipman Postcards
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The Lipman Postal Card
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Bob Toal The granddaddy of the American Mailing Card is the Lipman Postal Card of 1872. It is the first private postcard successfully marketed to businesses for mailing advertisements. It also represents the first fully illustrated private postcard in America. As such, this card is historically significant. It is rare and commands a premium at…
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October 6, 2022 5 Comments
The Art Deco style came to life in France at the end of the 1910s, but few places in the world adopted the eye-pleasing style of architecture and design the way it was in New York City. Everything new, buildings, bridges, cinemas, ocean liners, cars, and even kitchen appliances were redesigned. Art Deco was new and fresh; just what everyone wanted.