Postcards

Social History: Sent on November 6, 1957, this card captures the classic mid-century vacation experience. The message from "Bunny & Buleh" to ...

Social History: This postcard offers a glimpse into mid-1940s Canadian tourism. It was postmarked on July 5, 1945, in Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec—...

Historical Significance: This authentic Real Photo Postcard (RPPC), copyrighted in 1938, features the Flume Gorge in Franconia Notch, New Hampshir...

Social History: This authentic photo postcard, titled "In the Sugar Bush," captures the essence of rural New Hampshire during the early 1940s. It ...

Social History: A vital detail in this sketch is the inclusion of the Gullah flower vendor on the sidewalk, identifiable by the basket balanced on...

Historical Significance: This card features the Cathédrale Saint-Lazare d'Autun, a masterpiece of Cluniac Romanesque art built in the 1100s. The ca...

Social History: The message from A.J. Westcott to Miss S.B. Webb in Maine provides a hilarious and relatable glimpse into Edwardian-era social pre...

Social History: The message from Howard and Ida to Mrs. Frances Harkleroad in Rural Valley, PA, mentions arriving home safely in time to cover the...

Social History: The handwritten message from Fred captures a personal moment in time: "Miss you a whole lot Florence. Don't have anybody to tease ...

Social History: The July 4th (Independence Day) postmark date adds significant "holiday charm" for collectors who specifically look for holiday-da...

Social History: Mailed in 1930, just as the Great Depression was taking hold, this card represents a somber time in America when patriotic symbols...

Social History: Sent by Sue to Mrs. Alice Wright in Haverhill, Mass: "Having a swell time—weather fine—cool nights. Sightseeing tomorrow. Love, Su...

Social History: The message is sent from Cooperstown, New York to The Cohens at the Clover Farm Store in Bradford, Massachusetts, in 1975: "Have h...

Social History: Sidney A. Weston was a prominent figure in religious education and public service in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These...

Social History: The card features a simple greeting. In the 1920s, using initials with separating dots was a common way for family members to send...

Social History: The credit to the New Jersey Bell Telephone Center reflects the era's social history, where private utility companies operated cen...

Social History: A marvelous social history piece showing the 'human side' of old Brandenburg. From the baker in her crisp white apron to the villa...

Social History: The message, written in French to Manchester, New Hampshire, reveals a sudden family tragedy. "My dear Corona, You will no doubt b...

Social History: If you look closely at the front, you can see the grandstands and crowds gathered for the performance, documenting one of Europe's ...

Social History: John writes to his cousin Miss Dorothy Mahaffey in Pennsylvania about his 5-day journey to Nice and visit to the Musée Océanograph...

Postal History: This card features a highly collectible Hamlet & Columbia Railway Post Office (RPO) cancellation. The "HAMLET" marking indicat...

Social History: This is a deeply personal and poignant message from a soldier during World War I. The handwriting is a bit faint, but the sentimen...

Social History: This card highlights the Perkin's and Vickery Blocks, the architectural heart of downtown Pittsfield in the early 20th century. Th...

Social History: The handwritten message provides a charming personal connection to cross-Atlantic postal history. Mailed to Mr. Irving Nelson at 9...