Vintage postcards age, value, postcard history and types of. Rudolf kargl was primarily a popular painter of alpine landscapes. World war 1 field service postcards from the front with images. Jan 01, 2012 a postcard craze swept the world, and billions of cards were bought, mailed and pasted into albums. We found cards at postcard collectors shows, on the internet, and from world war ii. Many british collections contain cards sent home from british troops serving in france and belgium during the first world war, but these cards are common and rarely have much value. World war i coincided with numerous advances in technology, resulting in the introduction of new hardware and combat accessories on the battlefield. Wwi postcard book british war memorials 24 postcards. Get your hands on a customizable world war 1 postcard from zazzle. American association of philatelic exhibitors collecting. Postcards of world war 1 first world war postcards are not only beautiful and touching, they can give us an insight into events and relationships during the conflict. German world war i photographic postcards nypl digital.
World war i military and propaganda vintage postcards. It provides an excellent overview of postcard collecting, with the work of many different artists shown, some publishers, and other categories. Ww i era photo album page showing doughboys wearing red cross brassards. The first world war, the war to end all wars, got underway just as the shine was coming off the golden age of postcards. First world war archives the toronto postcard club. Lesneys matchbox series one of the best toy cars of all time the postcards are prone to damage because silk is a very fragile material. Andreas praefckes postcard collection of theatres and concert halls worldwide. The first thing to do is to determine the approximate age of the cards, as the vast majority of cards issued after the 1960s have very little value. Oct 06, 2014 this total death toll made up 1 per cent of the world s population at the time. France collectable wwi military postcards 19141918 for sale. Collectors celebrate these picturesque beauties year round because looking back helps us to understand who we are today. Vintage postcards and old postcards, these are historical, collectable and sought after vintage postcards.
It is a very good book, but, without this being a criticism, very american based, but with cards from all other countries involved. Will appeal to both postcard collectors and those interested in the great war alike. Sir henry cole produced for personal use a christmas greeting printed on one side of cardboard, inserted in an envelope. World war i postcards represent the intersection of two collecting manias, wwi memorabilia and deltiology postcard collecting. These envelopes are known to collectors as patriotic covers. This ebook, the daily mail official war postcards is an informative 80page illustrated book which looks at this extraordinary series of 176 ww1 picture postcards. The golden era was world war i and military themes were prevalent.
Useful reference guide from collector of ww i postcards and appreciates the history that goes with them. We found cards at postcard collectors shows, on the internet, and from world war ii vets who had cards. However, the first picturebacked governmentissued postal cards were produced in austriahungary, and the images depicted the francoprussian. Top 50 postcard blogs and websites for deltiologists to. Every girl should have a piglet postcard hiroshige book of postcards renoir book of postcards space. Vintage world war 1 postcard wwi big war belgian machine guns infantry dogs artist signed painting illustrated postcard 1917 a342 dbaj o swoje zdrowie i bezpieczenstwo.
This total death toll made up 1 per cent of the world s population at the time. Postcards, providing a window to the world for more than a century, get their due during national postcard week in may. This book looks at the role of the postcard in the war, both as a propaganda tool by the authorities and also as a communication means between friends and family split apart by the war. They scoured the nation looking for world war iiera postcards. France collectable wwi military postcards 19141918 for. Jan 02, 2001 the author john laffin is a renowned war historian and has written a fascinating commentary describing the developing relationship of the postcard with this terrible conflict. Buy france collectable wwi military postcards 19141918 and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. While wartime demand extended the postcards lease on life, it also changed the nature of the medium.
Western front an extraordinary collection of aerial photographs of world war one trenches has come. Set those postcards aside from modern versions and sell them individually. References new south wales postcard collectors society inc. Military world war i postcards ww i 1 military post card. Joblot 40 ww1 army photograph postcard black white military daily mail war photo. The two albums are both american, joining a larger tradition of creating personal records of one individuals participation in momentous events.
World war one antiques and memorabilia collectors weekly. By far, my favorite type of world war i postcard is the silk postcard. World war i postcard collection monash collections online. However these types of cards did not begin to dominate until about 1950 partially due to war shortages during wwii. Find a large selection of sizes and shapes for your postcard needs. We feature richly illustrated articles designed to both inform and entertain postcard collectors and history buffs. Collectable military postcards for sale shop with afterpay. Book world war i in postcards by john laffin ww1 post card. Oct 10, 2019 postcard history is a free online magazine dedicated to vintage and historic picture postcards and the many stories associated with them. Collectable wwi military postcards 19141918 for sale ebay. Size also helps as cards larger than 5 x 3 were only popular in this country from the 1960s onwards. Many date back to the period prior to the great war of 191418 ww1. Wwi, world war 1, original german iron cross in great condition.
For many years he has been an avid collector of postage stamps and postcards, especially those related to world war i. From pre1900 victorian times to the modern day, collectable postcards cover all aspects of art, culture and history. A 1907 postcard s value could be much higher than one from just a decade or two ago, depending on the type of card it is. Po box 63373 colorado springs, colorado 809623373 united states. Ww1 real photograph postcard of german pows 1918 names on reverse. Civil war 18611865 patriotic stationeryillustrated. German and austrian patriotic postcards issued during world war i show a wide variety of topics and artistic. Collection of german postcards relating to the first world war, 1914. Posted in 1840, the postcards value lay in its significant age, as well as the fact that it was among the earliest cards printed and mailed.
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A letter or postcard could now be sent for free franking if the words free or soldiers mail were written where the stamp should go and the soldiers outfit and camp were listed. Buyers may want them for reuse in art or other projects. Postcard history a magazine for the postcard collector. Postcards of world war ii the military yearbook project. World war i posters are increasing in recognition and value as new collectors discover the beauty and power of these historic artifacts. Vintage military and war postcards collectors weekly. The first thing youll need to do if you have older postcards is determine the age of each of them. How to find the value of old postcards rare, old, postmarks. We also provide the most comprehensive listing of forthcoming shows around. Rupert brooke 1931 poems world war one gift vintage book hardback old book antique poetry book ww1. Ive started collecting wwi postcards in the last year and even i own some.
World war i postcards from the bowman gray collection. See more ideas about world war, war and world war one. Deltiology is the hobby of collecting post cards, ephemera and postal history. Vintage ww1, wwi postcard book british war memorials 24 postcards.
Vintage world war 1 postcard wwi big war belgian machine. As a group, these postcards provide a social history of the war years and, as individual items, they provide glimpses of the war on a very personal level. Paul petersen is a retired physician and officer in the us naval reserve. Many of these post cards have come from a bound album of an unidentified person, which appears to have been put together by a young australian when on tour in europe in 19111918. Old postcard ww1 lowthers lambs under canvas plus egypt snapshot. World war i posters schiffer book for collectors with. Soldiers prized these beautiful and artistic items. World war i has come down to us in indelible imagesthose of airplane. If the postcards are in poor condition, but originate after world war ii, you will likely want to sell them together, in bulk.
Pioneer postcards, which were printed before july 1, 1898 in the u. Drew has a postcard with a photo of an armistice day celebration with thousands thronging downtown albany and the heading. Large sized, softcovered, full coloured postcard book which was not aimed specifically at the specialist colector, but generally available in major bookshops. An art nouveau style postcard from the roma set by prolific postcard artist raphael kirchner 18761917.
See more ideas about world war one, world war and wwi. The sale indicated the growing interest of world war ii collectors in items once owned by the italian dictator. The last and current postcard era, which began about 1939, is the chrome era, a shortened version of photochrom without the e in american english. For example, wristwatches, which had been popular as jewelry pieces for women, replaced the bulky pocket watches that had been favored by men. Field postcards from my great grandfather from the front in world war one were a form of. Civil war 18611865 patriotic stationeryillustrated letterheads and envelopeswas widely used, particularly for letters to and from the battlefront.
See more ideas about pictures, world war one and world war i. Almost every conceivable subject about the first world war can be found on contemporary. Many postcard collectors also collect one or many types of ephemera, in addition to often being stamp collectors. Zbigniew bujak orange revolution photographs, novdec 2004. The book was actually matts idea, robynn said in a telephone interview from the couples home in novi, mich. From the home front to the front line images of the great war juan mahoney.
World war i 19141918 military era collectible military postcards. Although world war one is actually very present, soem of the postcard included in this book seen before, there is still much to discover new to the interested collector. Collectors guide to post cards paperback october 1, 1983. Apr 20, 2020 on average, a real photo postcard will sell for more than a lithographed postcard typically 5 to 10 times more. The publication would not have been possible without the funds received from the queensland government via its anzac centenary grants program. A dramatic collection of images was assembled and designed by mark bussler, writer of the worlds fair of 1893 ultra massive photographic adventure, westinghouse and director of expo magic of the white city. Categories include christmas, indians, world war i, advertising, harrison fisher, novelty, blacks, and political.
Voysey book of postcards the evil garden postcard captain uptons house. Postcard collection tops 250,000, and still growing. The author john laffin is a renowned war historian and has written a fascinating commentary describing the developing relationship of the postcard with this terrible conflict. The book runs to 54 pages and has many illustrations of postcards featuring world war 1 events from society members collections with related stories.
By world war two, the same general system was being used but in a more generous manner. Oct 31, 2019 if any postcards originate before world war ii, they will be more valuable. Rupert brooke 1931 poems world war one gift vintage book. World war ii 19391945 military era collectible military postcards. Many famous artists turned to the new medium, but one of the great pleasures and enigmas of postcards is how some of the most beautiful and interesting examples were made by in the decades around 1900, postcards were twitter, email, flickr and. The war occurred at the heyday of the postcard as a social media. Postcard collecting has been a popular hobby for a long time, and the online auction site, ebay has made the hobby accessible to more people than even. This book continues to be a proven seller and is reprinted with updated values. Misses out on 5 stars purely as the cards are photographed mainly in black and white. Pamietaj o myciu rak oraz izolowaniu sie od innych osob. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Vintage postcards, old postcards, antique postcards for collectors.
His drawings had long been used on postcards, and during world war one he illustrated charity cards for the austrian red cross and a distinct set that covered the italian and ottoman fronts for the austrian war welfare office. World war one, vintage photograph, world history, 1916, museum quality photo art print. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. May 09, 2020 about blog in this blog you will find stories from the book postcard memories from world war ii.
The postmarks on the reverse of the postally used cards are a reliable guide. Digitised collection of a selection of world war i postcards held in the rare books collection, monash university library. Americas white border era resulted after world war one and the devastation of germanys high end printing industry which had. Postcard history is a free online magazine dedicated to vintage and historic picture postcards and the many stories associated with them we feature richly illustrated articles designed to both inform and entertain postcard collectors and history buffs. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
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