Postcards
Postcards were first legally permitted in Austria on October 1, 1869. The United States passed postal regulations allowing the card in 1872. Most of the picture postcards collected today date after 1910. Hand-colored postcards were popular in the 1920-1930 period. The amount of postage can help to date a card. The rates are: 1872 (1 cent), 1917 (2 cents), 1919 (1 cent), 1925 (2 cents), 1928 (1 cent), 1952 (2 cents), 1958 (3 cents), 1963 (4 cents), 1968 (5 cents), 1971 (6 cents), 1973 (8 cents), 1975 (7 cents), 1976 (9 cents), 1978 (10 cents), March 1981 (12 cents), November 1981 (13 cents), 1985 (14 cents), 1988 (15 cents), 1991 (19 cents), 1995 (20 cents), 2001 (21 cents), 2002 (23 cents), 2006 (24 cents), 2007 (26 cents), 2008 (27 cents, 2009 (28 cents), 2011 (29 cents), 2012 (32 cents), 2013 (33 cents). While most postcards sell for low prices, a small number bring high prices. Some of these are listed here.
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strkey:postcards (Postcards | Advertising & Store Collectibles Price Guide) eBay Auctions
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Category Pattern or Item Description Year Priced Postcards Victory Series No.vi, Soldier, Civilian Worker & Sailor, Tichnor Bros., 1941 1997 Postcards Views Of Pre Ww I Brussels Oversize, 5 1/2 X 7 In., 12 Piece 1997 Postcards Woman In Kimono Pastel, Belgium, 1913 ~illus 1997 Postcards Worlds Columbian Expo U.s. Naval Exhibit, Battleship Illinois, 1893, 3 1/2 X 6 In. 1997 Postcards Worlds Fair 1904 1997 Postcards Drs. Burleson & Burleson Rectal Specialists, Grand Rapids, Building, Early 1900s 1997 Postcards Coaster Type Harry's New York Bar, Paris, Beer Shape Keg, 1930s 1997 Postcards Photograph Noah's Ark Amusement Park Attraction, 2 Piece 1997 Postcards Photograph World's Tallest Couple 1997 Postcards I'm Thinking Of You New York, Wooden, 3 X 5 In. 1997 Postcards World's Columbian Expo. U.s. Naval Exhibit, Battleship Illinois, 1893, 3 1/2 X 6 In. 1997 Postcards World's Fair 1904 1997 Postcards Autocar Photograph, 1910 Truck, New York City 1996 Postcards Boy In Tattered Clothing But Elgin Watch Survived, 1914 1996 Postcards Capitol Theater Major Edward Bowes & His Family, New York City 1996 Postcards Chevron Service Station Thank You, 1964 Mustang, Unused 1996 Postcards Christmas C.w. Parker, Maker Of Carousels, C.1935 1996 Postcards Christmas Santa Claus In Green Outfit 1996 Postcards Colorado Springs Resort Hotel Maxfield Parrish, Broadmoor, 1937 1996 Postcards Coney Island C.1950, 6 Piece 1996 Postcards Cruise Ships 5 X 7 In., 6 X 8 In. & 4 X 6, 100 Piece 1996 Postcards Dickens Character Tuck 1996 Postcards Fishing Gear Conroy & Bissett, Importers & Manufacturers, 1883 1996 Postcards Flying Fortress Over Mountains, Tennessee, 1944 1996 Postcards German Soldiers Mail In Galicia, 1918 1996
