Great britain was slower than its continental neighbours to latch on to the possibilities of picture postcards, and it was 1894 before the post office gave the green light to their private publication for use through the mail with an adhesive stamp. Artist signed sets postcards post cards for collectors of old antique paper postcard memorabilia, old photography and antique set postcard collectables. A postcard or post card is a rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard intended for. In the era 18671918, it was the austrohungarian monarhcy. For archives awareness week, coop student nadia put together this short video, detailing the history of postcards. Bas relief postcards of british rulers king edward vii and queen alexandra. His career spanned a revolution that was predicated on an intensification of realism and. Postcard history series local and regional history books.
Surprisingly, their production and usage were restricted quite a bit in their early days, but changes in their regulation allowed the postcard business to expand and became quite popular by the turn of the 20th century. A beautifully constructed book, with an easy, readable history of cataloging and card catalogs, with interspersed images of library cards from the library of. A useful book in this regard is joan severas dressed for the photographer. Lucky for you, knowing where to do online shopping for top prodattr book and the very best deals is dhgates specialty because we provide you good quality postcards books with good price and service. Charlton obtained a on a private postal card in 1861. Coauthor ofthe hammer story, the companys official history, andhammer glamour, he also wrote thesunday timesbestsellerstar wars. The concept of the postcard originated at the austrogerman postal conference of 1865. Attack of the clones a the illustrated companion, andeight days a week, the story of the beatles final world tour. Huge mega lot of canada canadian mostly vintage postcard lot about 500. An old postcard collection from the late 19th and early 20th century.
Bob toal is an avid collector of postcard postal history targeting the birth and development of us postcards from their early beginnings to present. First restricted by size, color, and other regulations, postcard production blossomed in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Brady writes how they led to the creation of a considerable industry and became the subject of a. Framed collections such as these make quite a conversation grouping when hung down a hallway. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. From pre1900 victorian times to the modern day, collectable postcards cover all. These photos often captured people in their finest attire, at great moments in their lives, or just while they were having fun. For more information about vintage postcards, be sure to see our extensive postcard collecting and canadiana sections, with many additional informative pages including postcard history and postcard artist pages. Read more about this postcard dealer on our about us page. Please add me to your list of favorite sellers and visit often. Books about postcards here is an alphabetical list of books about postcards and postcard collecting, and books of postcards, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. Her career includes being a newspaper columnist and writer and an antique and postcard dealer. Thinking of you school themed blank postcards for teachers to send to.
Postcards have existed in one form or another since the 1840s, but it wasnt until h l lipman bought the patent in 1861 that they became commercially available. They were designed to carry a stamp and the mail to address on one side. Postcards were popular because they were a quick and easy way for individuals to communicate with each other. In vintage postcards sc postcard history series by susan hoffer mcmillan sep 19, 2001. Santa with sleigh full of books, fine art painting postcard. These postcards have been produced from the early 1900s to the present. Outdoor book drops at those branches will be open only 7. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are. Beginning thursday, may 7, you may return books and pick up holds from 7. Marthas vineyard postcards, 19001925 by patricia h.
Rodgers tifton, georgia in vintage postcards postcard history series by william r. 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. Many people enjoy searching for picture postcards of hometowns, landmark buildings, and varied vacation spots. Vintage postcards, old postcards, antique postcards for collectors. Today deltiology, or the collection of postcards, is a popular hobby. Larger postcards, measuring 4 x 6 are called continentals. Mondaysaturday at the library center, library station, schweitzer brentwood branch, and the republic and willard branches. Postcards books online do you know where has top quality postcards books at lowest prices and best services. History itself can be tracked on postcards, be it historical buildings, famous people, art, holidays, streets, etc. For something that seems like such a simple concept, postcards have quite a bit of history behind them.
In the late 19th century the company specialized in making lantern slides. A postcard or post card is a rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard intended for writing and mailing without an envelope. Deltiology is the hobby of collecting post cards, ephemera and postal history. I sell old postcards, books on history and archaeology, postal history, and sometimes other stuff. Antique postcard images of historic beantown and beyond.
Claude monet french, 18401926 ranks among the greatest painters in the history of art. I also deal with the history of postcard and i read in a book, that the first government postcards were made in austria and hungary in 1869 not australia. It shows the history of how and why people mailed things, mailing preferences, innovations in printing images, and even in international laws. In vintage postcards nc postcard history series only 1 left in stock order soon. Doster are natives and lifelong residents of the athens area. Postcard collecting history of the collecting hobby. Shortly after their development, they become soughtafter and collectible items.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Photo view postcards dating to the 1940s and 50s, and even older versions, are also collectible. Emily jean is a 2009 graduate of oconee county high school and is currently studying journalism at georgia college in milledgeville. Find a large selection of sizes and shapes for your postcard needs. Marcus hearn has been writing about popular culture since the early 1990s. Metropolitan building 1912 most of the cards are around 3. There are novelty exceptions, such as wooden postcards, copper postcards sold in the copper country of the u. Before social media and photo sharing applications allowed instant sharing and communication, postcards were a popular way for individuals to keep in touch with each other through pictures and short messages. A history of the postcard the history of the postcard is an oftoverlooked, but intriguing thing. The newberry collection includes postcards received as part of family papers.
Postcard book bibliography from ray boas, bookseller. Their early postcards were based on photographs and included illustrated songs and comic subjects. Already that year, theodore hook esq, a british writer, mailed himself a caricature of post office workers, shown to be writing mail in order to sell more stamps. Lipmans postal cards were plain, with only a decorative border the address was written on one side of the card, the message on the other. Get your hands on a customizable book postcard from zazzle. The early massprinted postcards had no pictures on them.
Bamforth postcards evolved from the slides by the early 1900s. We also provide the most comprehensive listing of forthcoming shows around. Postcard history a magazine for the postcard collector. Picture postcards may seem a commonplace means of communication, but, when they first came into use, they caused a revolution in peoples writing habits. Browse our postcards of american series, which explores local american history through images of vintage postcards. The period of time spanned by this work is from 1839 to roughly 1939, from the mediums infancy to the end of the classic modernist period. The government postal cards included a printed 1cent stamp. Small administrative cards came into circulation in 1869 and these. About old vintage postcards and antique post card collectables learn about postcard sizes and types, view a glossary of terminology, learn how to identify the age of a postcard and preservation techniques at, the. Jeff from ann arbor explains the fascinating history and cultural significance of postcards in america. Discover vintage postcards, funny postcards abebooks. Most likely mailed as a joke and delivered against the post office regulations of the time, this could probably be the earliest record of a postcard being sent through the mail. Lot of 17 vintage antique early1900s united states post cards private mailing. Such cards are also respected as important documents of social history, and have been influential on the work of martin parr.
New listing 3 vintage antique postcards lot farm harvest 1911. In 2016, the curt teich postcard archives collection was transferred to the. Real photo post cards that feature vintage photographs of people are some of the most endearing postcards available to the collector. He was the most influential of the impressionists, a group of painters who strove to capture the endless variations of light and atmosphere that occur over the course of a day in a given location. A short history of the post card in the united states, compiled by mr. Chicago and the midwest genealogy and local history history of the book. This includes early pioneer and private mailing cards as well as view folders, bi and trifold postcards, jumbo postcards and anything unusual in the postcard realm. A note about postcard sizes postcard collectors use the term standard to refer to postcards that measure 3. All our postcards are printed in the uk on card from managed forests and other controlled sources using lightfast water based vegetable inks. Author jill bullock, a native of bellevue, washington, has collected washington images on postcards for more than 25 years. From pre1900 victorian times to the modern day, collectable postcards cover all aspects of art, culture and history.