Postcard History

December 15, 2025

Tag: United daughters of the confederacy

  • Civil War Monuments

    Civil War Monuments

    Terry Bryan

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    The American Civil War (1861-1865) remains the most talked about era in our history. Monuments to that war’s heroes are still part of the conversation.

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Past Article

Bob Toal
November 1, 2020 2 Comments
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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