Postcards

Social History: These postcards capture the rapid evolution of Picasso’s most famous political statement. Study VI (May 2) shows an early, frantic ...

Social History: This card reproduces a sketch dated May 2, 1937, created just days after the devastating aerial bombing of the Basque town of Guern...

Showcasing poignant details of Pablo Picasso’s 1937 masterpiece, Guernica, these cards represent a significant moment in art and social history. Th...

These two postcards feature the Republic of San Marino, the world's oldest sovereign state, showcasing its famous medieval skyline: A detailed clos...

This vintage monochrome postcard features a rare, comprehensive interior view of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, showcasing the pre-restoration...

This lot features two iconic vintage postcards from Vatican City, representing the artistic pinnacle and the spiritual foundation of the Roman Cath...

Social History: These cards represent the 20th-century "Grand Tour" of art, where travelers collected various prints of the same famous work to doc...

Social History: This card was published for the major 1994–1995 exhibition "The Painted Page: Italian Renaissance Book Illumination 1450-1550" held...

Buying these three postcards together offers a chronological masterclass in Italian history, spanning from the secretive depths of the ancient worl...

Social History: The Town Hall remains the civic heart of Nancy. The larger card includes a charming illustration of a woman in traditional Lorraine...

This pair beautifully illustrates the two sides of French regional power. The Basilique de Vézelay represents the spiritual and medieval heart of F...

Social History: This space represents Marie Antoinette's well-documented desire for privacy and domestic comfort. While the public saw her as a dis...

Social History: The abbey has a tumultuous history, having been largely destroyed during the French Revolution and later suffering severe damage du...

Social History: This French message provides a wonderful snapshot of 1970s European tourism. It highlights the classic motivation for Northern Euro...

Social History: The cathedral's design reflects the vast wealth flowing through Madeira during the "Golden Age of Sugar," blending Portuguese archi...

Features a powerful depiction of Christ in Majesty (Pantocrator), a masterpiece of Spanish Romanesque mural painting. He is shown seated in a mando...

Collecting these as a pair allows you to showcase the two distinct sides of Spanish culture. One card captures the Palacio Real (Royal Palace), rep...

Social History: The Basilica interior card contains a handwritten note on the reverse: "1984 March 7th To April 4th 28 nights". This suggests a lon...

Social History: This card perfectly captures the high-glamour aesthetic of the Canary Islands' mid-century tourism boom. The "Sala de Fiestas" woul...

Social History: Opened in March 1961 by Dr. Miguel Garcia Rico, the Hotel Cortijo Blanco was designed as a project for the elite. It quickly became...

Social History: Sahagún was a vital stop on the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) pilgrimage route during the Middle Ages. This church served a...

Social History: This card reflects the mid-century era of Spanish "Parador Tourism," which aimed to showcase the country's aristocratic heritage to...

Social History: Multiview postcard showcasing the coastal beauty of Los Cristianos on the island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. This card offe...

Social History: This "souvenir" style multiview card was popular with mid-century tourists as it provided a complete visual summary of their visit:...