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. Postcards sometimes spelled out in two words as post cards became popular at the turn of the 20th century, especially for sending short messages to friends and relatives. F11 cadiz ohio rppc postcard harrison county 1908 north main street. Holdtolight postcards were made with tissue paper surrounded by two pieces of regular paper, so light would shine through. Views from the hubble telescope book of postcards home sweet home postcard. About postcard collecting the toronto postcard club. Even then, assessing the value of a postcard collection can be a timely process. The american realphoto postcard 19051930, yeti books, 2009. A real photo postcard rppc is a continuoustone photographic image printed on postcard stock.
Use of the words post card on the back, along with an undivided back used solely for the address date this postcard to between 1901 and 1907. All can be ordered by clicking on the picture postcard annuals link. We will combine the shipping on multiple purchases to the same address. The ultimate guide to vintage postcards estate sale blog.
Im very disappointed and would not have purchased this book if i had seen it in a store. Vintage postcards age, value, postcard history and types. Postcard collecting can take you to unexpected destinations. Johnny eck museum, documenting the life of johnny eckhardt, a legless sideshow performer. Covington, in postcard collector, july 1986, pages. American association of philatelic exhibitors collecting.
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. Browse through our categories to find all you need for collecting, storing, protecting, and displaying your postcard collection. Andreas praefckes postcard collection of theatres and concert halls worldwide. This post is about how postcards dragged me off into suburban canada of the 1930s. This vintage rppc from 1910 features actress maude allan in the vision of salome. Just go to the picture postcard annuals section of the booklist summary on this page. Postcardcollecting accepts the following forms of payment for all your postcard and supply orders. Determining postcard age age, value, postcard history and. Happy discovery of postcardcollecting passion by antoinette rahn. Vintage postcards and old antique postcards for postcard collectors and postcard collecting including roadside america, vintage real photo rppc post cards, canadiana and topical postcards. A few years ago, as part of my collecting focus on my hometown of winnipeg, i picked up an unused real photo postcard that seemed, initially, to be of rather minor interest. Traveling the world without leaving home by sara jordanheintz.
Vintage postcard, canada rppc, belleville, ontario, hotel quinte. Determining postcard age age, value, postcard history. Vintage postcards age, value, postcard history and types of. Very rare real rppc postcard of walton bros store front in fairbury illinoisthe walton brothers came to fairbury in the late 1800s and started their business career with a small grocery store.
Realphoto postcards sometimes called rppcs are the result of developing a negative onto photo paper with a preprinted postcard backing. There are many types of collectible vintage postcards. The popularity of real photo postcards soared nationwide, and many people began collecting the cards in albums. If you have other tips which you would like to see included, send me an email. The original inspiration for the column was the lack of basic information about the hobby for people starting out. Kens classic coaster postcards, roller coaster postcards. It doesnt really address rppc but is one of the most extensive sites ive found. Classic realphoto cards feature a variety of subjects, from mundane small town street views to images of animals to photos that captured important political moments or terrifying natural disasters. Real photograph postcards rppcs are photographs with a postcard backing. Most real photo postcards, abbreviated rppc, have information on their backs to help in identifying the manufacturer of the photographic paper that was used by the postcard publisher. Discover how much your item could be worth in the ultimate postcard grading guide. Postcard collecting has been a popular hobby for a long time, and the online auction site, ebay has made the hobby accessible to more people than even. Postcards from years gone by are still sought after today by collectors.
Arizona calumet hospital bisbee c1910 postcard 5699. Nov 20, 2017 today these early postcards, with their immensely diverse range of subject matters, are highly sought after by postcard collectors, each with their own area of collecting interest. Postcard collecting tips here are some random thoughts from one postcard collector to another. Originally postal cards the plain, official type with imprinted stamp of the 1870s were. The story of frederic remingtons moose hunting expedition to mattawa provides additional background information on northern ontario life as it was more than 100 years ago. Also see the canadiana and northern ontario postcard photographers pages for additional postcard references. Real rppc postcard, 1910 fairbury illinois walton bros large store front wonderful image. An article on debra cliffords ancestorville genealogy site about collecting and the history of antique vintage rppc real photo postcards by marty weil. Postcard collecting supplies we offer a wide selection of postcard collecting supplies for postcard collectors. It initially took about 20 years for the name to appear in a dictionary. New listing men bib overalls work clothes carpenter vintage rppc photo postcard occupational. Two major postcard publishers, curt teich and detroit publishing company, used numbering schemes that. Postcard books publications picture postcard monthly. New listing postcard haiti 1941 women selling baskets rppc real photo by gaul couba ref b1.
If there is an indication of the amount of postage required in the stamp box on the back of the postcard, this chart of postcard postage rates may be helpful in determining the age of your card. Foldout postcards, popular in the 1950s, had multiple postcards attached in a long strip. About postcard collecting below are some links to information about postcard collecting generally, including tips for dating postcards and links to websites that sell postcards. Following the success of the printed postcard, the rppc was however not mass produced. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. The postcards in this book are hard to see as they are not in color and instead are in shades of gray. Vermont area maple syrup collecting horse drawn sled rppc. It provides an excellent overview of postcard collecting, with the work of many different artists shown, some publishers, and other categories. National carousel association, the impressive database searchable by state or province, defunct carousels, an inventory of classic carousels from the late 1800s through the 1960s, a map, and information on.
Sell old postcards selling or consigning your vintage. A reflection on the south african real photo postcard rppc. Learn how easy it is to sell your pre1945 postcard collection to us in a private transaction. Renoir book of postcards mahatma gandhi postcard biophilia. Better antique postcard views and other scarce paper ephemera, carefully selected for your viewing pleasure. Postcards, sometimes spelled out in two words as post cards, emerged during the late 19th century as national postal systems began to standardize and improve their delivery methods. But no craze had been quite as fanatical as collecting postcards. Voysey book of postcards the toastrack enigma postcard space. They were collected right from the start, and are still sought after today by collectors of pop culture, photography, advertising, wartime memorabilia, local history, and many other categories. The book of postcard collecting hardcover july 22, 1980 by thomas e. Rppc is listed in the worlds largest and most authoritative dictionary database of abbreviations and acronyms the free dictionary. If the postcard has a stamp box, click on one of stamp box links below.
Find canada rppc and quebec from a vast selection of postcards. Real photo postcards, how to identify and date real. Pioneer era 18931898 although the worlds first picture postcards date from the 1860s to the mid1870s, most of the earliest american picture postcards extant today are those that were sold at the world columbian exposition in chicago, illinois, starting on may. Have lots of old postcards or paper items that youd like to sell. Postcard collectors group page 2 the ebay community. If you can identify the paper manufacturer, you can approximate the age of the old postcard. Bill graham postcards curated by tree frog fine books and graphic arts. Categories include christmas, indians, world war i, advertising, harrison fisher, novelty, blacks, and political. I have several books on collecting postcards and my fav is an old hand made mimeographed booklet of marks etc to tell who made the postcard, not compl. A reflection on the south african real photo postcard. If you are looking to sell your entire collection to a trusted buyer with over 30 years experience buying from the public, you have. Hips policy to reduce unpaid items eligible fixed price and auctionstyle listings purchased with buy it now will remain for sale unless the buyer pays right away. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
I have found any great books, but i do use a website called it seems to have the most extensive information on postcard collecting, artists, publishers, printing processes etc. Oct 09, 2016 postcard collecting can take you to unexpected destinations. Originally postal cards the plain, official type with imprinted stamp of the 1870s were regarded as a branch of stamp collecting philately. We buy hundreds of thousands of vintage cards each year and will pay top dollar for your collection. Many postcard history and postcard artist links are included. Looking for online definition of rppc or what rppc stands for. An article on debra cliffords ancestorville genealogy site about collecting and the history of antique vintage rppc real photo postcards by. Vermont area maple syrup collecting horse drawn sled, real photo postcard. See playles guide to real photo postcard stamp box marking to help identify real photo postcard ages. A real photo postcard rppc is a continuoustone photographic image printed on postcard.
This group focuses on sharing and researching individual real photographic postcard images, please do not. Professor randall rhoades of ashland, ohio, coined a word in 1945 that became the accepted description of the study of picture postcards. Good source book on all aspects of postcard collecting. Back numbers, going back to 1980, are marvellous sources of fascinating articles and well worth getting hold of. Please send us an email or call 01926 499031 to book an appointment. The term recognizes a distinction between the real photo process and the lithographic or offset printing processes employed in the manufacture of most postcard images. The portability of the items, relatively inexpensive prices, and the wide variety of subject matter add the the attractiveness of old postcards. Today these early postcards, with their immensely diverse range of subject matters, are highly sought after by postcard collectors, each with their own area of collecting interest.
C1910 stage actress florence holbrook rotograph postcard 1635 rppc. Also, the picture postcard and its origins, by frank staff n. Collecting one thing or another was a popular hobby for a long time before the postcard came into existence. Please note that the online sales sites listed below are not owned, endorsed or monitored by the tpc. Here is an alphabetical list of books about postcards and postcard collecting, and books of postcards, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available.
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