Postcard Pointers
Vintage Postcard Guides & Resources
If you’re potty about vintage postcards there is so much information available. Here I’ve compiled a list of useful resources all about old postcards and added some of my own content for good measure.
From history and postmarks to international cards, stamps and more, this is your indispensable guide.
A Visual History of Postcards
Explore the history of the humble postcard. From the earliest cards of the late 19th century through the 1920s and the heyday up to the 1960s and contempory cards. more
27 NOV 2019 | GRAPHIC
Collectable Postcard Printers
Tucks, Friths & J Valentine. Just a few of printers we explore in this guide to famous and collectable postcard printers. more
13 MAR 2020 | GUIDE
Interesting Postcards from Around the World
Interested in Postcards from outside Britain? Take a look at some of the quirkier postcards from differnt countries around the world. From the US to Europe to Australia and beyond. more
10 AUG 2019 | REFERENCES
Other Resources:
- Postcard Dating & Valuing
- Stamps & Postmarks
- Postcard Glossary
- Postcard Collectors Groups & Events
Postcard Groups
Like to talk about postcards? Got some questions for the experts? Here are some groups that might help:
http://postcard.co.uk/index.php
Dating & Valuing Postcards
Got a postcard and aren’t sure how to find out when it was printed or how much it’s worth? Try these websites which will try to help you work it out.
https://www.warwickandwarwick.com/news/guides/how-to-value-old-postcards
Postcard Events
For collectors and those who love everything about postcards here are some events to look out for:
http://postcard.co.uk/fairs.php
Stamps and Postmarks
Sometimes a passion for postcards piques an interest in stamps. Sometimes the stamp can tell as much of a story as the postcard itself. Find out more from these resources: