Postcards & Ephemera
In 1898, American publishers were permitted to print and sell cards bearing the inscription Private Mailing Card, Authorized by Act of Congress on May 19, 1898, which gave rise to the modern post card. The cards were posted at the same one-cent rate as a government postal. Writing was reserved for the front of these vintage post cards, as with the government and earlier vintage post card. In 1901 use of the authorization inscription was discontinued and the words Post Card were permitted on the undivided back, but writing was still limited to the front. Use of a divided back enabled the front to be reserved entirely for design; this began in England in 1902, and by 1907 the United States adopted the improvement.
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Antique Postcards Published by the Sabold-Herb Co., Philadelphia, PA
Collection of 5 antique postcards marked Published by the Sabold-Herb Co., Philadelphia, PA....
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Price: $110.00
Antique Postcards Featuring Architecture of New York City
Featuring landmark architecture of New York City, this set of five vintage postcards includes cards ...
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Price: $120.00
Set of 7 antique postcards Printed in Italy by Cecami
Set of 7 antique postcards, each marked Stampato in Italia – Importe D’Italie –...
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Price: $120.00
Collection of postcards published by H. S. Sampler of Atlantic City, NJ
Collection of 7 postcards published by H. S. Sampler, Atlantic City, NJ � The World�s Playground...
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Price: $120.00
Seven Pastel Original Art Postcards From Italy circa 1930
Set of seven original art postcards depicting peaceful nautical scenes done in pastels giving a surr...
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Price: $125.00
Antique Postcards Featuring Philadelphia Landmarks
Featuring historic landmarks around the city of Philadelphia, this set of four postcards dating from...
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Price: $125.00
Postcards Featuring Paintings by Dandolo Bellini from 1939
Manufactured in Italy, this set of 7 postcards features paintings of naturalistic scenes. The lands...
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Price: $130.00
Antique Italian postcards circa 1940 Marked FB, Milano
This collection of 9 vintage Italian postcards circa 1940 has no postage, correspondence or markings...
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Price: $130.00
Early Postcards by Philadelphia Art Company
Manufactured by the Philadelphia Art Company of Philadelphia, PA and featuring historic landmarks ar...
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Price: $150.00
Collection of 8 Antique Postcards Stamped Silbro Quality
Collection of 8 antique postcards stamped Silbro Quality on back by the publisher. Each card...
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Price: $150.00
