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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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CategoryPattern or ItemDescriptionYear Priced
PostcardsVictory SeriesNo.vi, Soldier, Civilian Worker & Sailor, Tichnor Bros., 19411997
PostcardsViews Of Pre Ww I BrusselsOversize, 5 1/2 X 7 In., 12 Piece1997
PostcardsWoman In KimonoPastel, Belgium, 1913 ~illus1997
PostcardsWorlds Columbian ExpoU.s. Naval Exhibit, Battleship Illinois, 1893, 3 1/2 X 6 In.1997
PostcardsWorlds Fair19041997
PostcardsDrs. Burleson & BurlesonRectal Specialists, Grand Rapids, Building, Early 1900s1997
PostcardsCoaster TypeHarry's New York Bar, Paris, Beer Shape Keg, 1930s1997
PostcardsPhotographNoah's Ark Amusement Park Attraction, 2 Piece1997
PostcardsPhotographWorld's Tallest Couple1997
PostcardsI'm Thinking Of YouNew York, Wooden, 3 X 5 In.1997
PostcardsWorld's Columbian Expo.U.s. Naval Exhibit, Battleship Illinois, 1893, 3 1/2 X 6 In.1997
PostcardsWorld's Fair19041997
PostcardsAutocarPhotograph, 1910 Truck, New York City1996
PostcardsBoy In Tattered ClothingBut Elgin Watch Survived, 19141996
PostcardsCapitol TheaterMajor Edward Bowes & His Family, New York City1996
PostcardsChevron Service StationThank You, 1964 Mustang, Unused1996
PostcardsChristmasC.w. Parker, Maker Of Carousels, C.19351996
PostcardsChristmasSanta Claus In Green Outfit1996
PostcardsColorado Springs Resort HotelMaxfield Parrish, Broadmoor, 19371996
PostcardsConey IslandC.1950, 6 Piece1996
PostcardsCruise Ships5 X 7 In., 6 X 8 In. & 4 X 6, 100 Piece1996
PostcardsDickens CharacterTuck1996
PostcardsFishing GearConroy & Bissett, Importers & Manufacturers, 18831996
PostcardsFlying FortressOver Mountains, Tennessee, 19441996
PostcardsGerman Soldiers MailIn Galicia, 19181996
 

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