Dating a Vintage Postcard From the Back Alone
A closer look at stamp boxes, paper stock, and printing methods that pin down an era.
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A genuine Real Photo Postcard from before 1920 has a different weight in your hand than a modern reproduction, and once you've held both you stop confusing them…
A genuine Real Photo Postcard from before 1920 has a different weight in your hand than a modern reproduction, and once you've held both you stop confusing them. This section covers how to tell real antiques from reprints, how to date a card from its back and stamp box, and what actually affects value at a postcard show.
A closer look at stamp boxes, paper stock, and printing methods that pin down an era.
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Printing and postcard-marketing notes, useful if you design or order your own cards.
A working collector's notes on vintage finds, postmarks, and what things are actually worth.
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