Vol. 5, No. 9, December 2009
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FEATURED ARTICLES:
Food in the Atomic Age.....Curt Teich Archives, Lake County Discovery Museum
New Feature: My Home Town
Send us a 72 dpi postcard image of your Main Street or other images from your Home Town, identified and approximate era.
Lyn Knight Postcard and Paper Auction News
Fall 2009 Auction Details below.
Vintage Postcards Tell Story of Amarillo’s Past.... a new book on Amarillo from Ron Smith
LOTS OF 2010 SHOW SCHEDULE DETAILS!!! see below!
My Home Town...Penngrove, California
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Here's an RP of downtown Penngrove, California, population <1000, taken in 1909. It looks pretty much the same today, although the building at the top of the hill is obscured by a neoclassical style bank built in the ’20s. The beer bar on the right with its curved wooden walkway is gone, and the shed like buildings above the funny shaped hotel were all given false fronts--in the 1920s, too. The baggage shed is gone. We haven't had a train come through in three or more years since the NWP went belly up, but they're working on the tracks, and we expect to hear a toot or two fairly soon. And, oh yes, the roads have been paved. Next year the yuppies will get their wish: sidewalks.
Best to you!
-Lew Baer
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Ed. Note: Send us your favorite "Hometown" for next months issue of Postcard News from Courthouse Square.....
Food in the Atomic Age
The Curt Teich Postcard Archives, a division of the Lake County Discovery Museum, is North America’s largest public collection of postcards and materials relating to their creation. Part of the Lake County Discovery Museum’s mission is to present inspiring exhibits to the public, and what better way to do that than through postcards? The new exhibition, Food in the Atomic Age, which runs through February 21, 2010, features fun and fabulous postcards from the 1950s and ‘60s.
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Image: Atomic Fireball 5CK1585, 1955
The phrase "Atomic Age" was coined in 1945 by William Laurence of the New York Times, who was the official journalist for the Manhattan Project. Americans were optimistic about all the possibilities nuclear technology held in store for them. Nuclear power plants were seen as clean energy that could supply the increased demand for electricity to postwar households.
As conveniences such as frozen food, plastic containers and a wealth of electric appliances created a streamlined, efficient American home, the term Atomic Age came to include all aspects of the modern 1950s lifestyle. Postcards advertised these attractive, new products to eager consumers.
Drive-Ins and Fast Food
By the 1950s, drive-in restaurants with their flashy architectural styles were beginning to replace the diners of the 1930s. America was on the move and in a hurry thanks to the automobile. Dining on the go became the supreme car culture convenience, and fast food restaurants became a staple of the American roadside.
Image: McDonald’s 1DK997, 1961.
Standardized menus replaced the homemade comfort food of the pre-war diner. McDonald’s restaurants employed the production-line technology of Henry Ford, nicknamed the Speedy Service System, as it streamlined food preparation and maintained consistency in its limited menu items. This uniform production kept the food hot, the service fast, and the prices low.
The Atomic Age Kitchen
After enduring rationing during the lean years of World War II, Americans were longing to enjoy life to the fullest again. Post-war prosperity allowed families to renovate kitchens and buy new appliances for the first time.
Image: Lyon Steel Cabinets D10797, 1955.
Kitchens of the 1950s relied heavily on electricity, which was an efficient power source for all the new gadgets available -- large refrigerators, stoves, and for a few lucky housewives dishwashers and microwaves.
Image: Supermarket 6CK2322, 1956.
Bountiful meals prepared with pre-packaged foods in state-of-the-art appliances became all the rage.
Image: Eggo Frozen Waffles 5CK766, 1955.
Swanson TV Dinners, Minute Rice, Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes, and Eggo Frozen Waffles were introduced as quick meal options for the busy family.
Image: Swift’s Ice Milk 7CK261, 1957.
Companies were quick to create products and packaging to fill electric refrigerators and freezers. Swift’s Ice Cream developed a “special pak” allowing families to have ice cream on hand. The caption on the back of one advertising postcard for Swift’s reads: “Creamy-rich ice cream is the climax to good meals the year around.”
Food in the Atomic Age features more than 75 postcards along with period textiles and kitchen objects from the museum’s collections. The museum also presents Bringing the World Home, a permanent postcard exhibition, which features hundreds of postcards dating from the late 1800s to the present. For more information, visit the Curt Teich Postcard Archives website at www.TeichArchives.org.
Editors note: Thanks Chris, great to have an article, and as always, we enjoyed having you and staff at the Greater Chicago Postcard and Paper Shows this year. See you at the show in April...Jim
Lyn Knight Postcard and Paper Auction News
Fall 2009 Auction Results
Jim Taylor, Managing Director, Lyn Knight Postcard and Paper Auctions reports on their recently completed Fall 2009 Sale.
We have recently completed our Fall Auction, with good results, and an overall upswing in interest and sales from the previous two sales. A number of collectors and dealers were back bidding with us that we had missed in previous sales, and interest seemed to have definitely picked up, perhaps following the twists and turns of the U.S. economy.
Strengths in this sale seemed to be most easily seen in the better Linen advertising and topicals, with several cards bringing much more than their previous counterparts, suprising many Linen collectors, including those hoping to find a bargin or two amongst the rarieties. The "sell-through" on the better Real Photos seemed a bit down, probably because of some pretty aggressive minimums and reserves, but much of the material was wonderful, and if the collector was there, they bought it, paying near records for a number of the better cards. A large collection of Wain cats sold well, indicating a number of collectors both here and abroad for these great items. Hold to Light Santas, as well as the album collection of the David Grubbs consignment found new collector homes, with the Uncle Sam Santas being of special note. Box lots of state views, and sorted topics continued to sell well, near complete "sell-through" as in previous auctions as many internet and show sellers keep buying for inventory, and keep coming back to our sales as more material comes to market. Particular interest was placed on the material such as Grubbs collection, that was fresh, not having been offered in years as seen by the many 10 cent and 25 cent prices penciled in on back of the 'hot' topics of today. Great political, royalty and other topics sold well. Complete online catalog and prices realized are available online at www.lynknight.com.
Lot 713 Say Man/ How About a Hamburger, Est 200-400, sold for $750 plus buyers fee
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Lot 715 Fly In Drive In Est 200-400, sold for $800.00
We are currently working on the May 2010 Auction, and are discussing consignment options with clients at this time. Call or email Jim Taylor to get further information. 1.888.451.0340 or jim@lynknight.com
Vintage Postcards Tell Story of Amarillo’s Past
Amarillo native shares dynamic history in new book
In a new book just released from Arcadia Publishing, local author Ron Smith uses over 200 historic postcards to take readers on a nostalgic journey down memory lane. Vintage postcards show how the streets, houses, businesses, and landscapes of Amarillo have changed over the years.
Images and detailed captions offer readers a unique glimpse into the city’s past.
Highlights of Amarillo
Features never before seen vintage postcards from the author’s collection
Includes images of historic buildings, many of which are long gone
Explains how Amarillo went on to become one of the world’s busiest cattle shipping points in the late 1890s
Shows Amarillo in the making through postcards
Author Ron Smith was born and raised in Amarillo, attended school in Canyon, and earned a bachelor’s degree from Amarillo College. He served his country in the Navy for 8 years and he recently retired from the United States Postal Service in Amarillo after 22 years of dedicated service. As an avid postcard collector for over 20 years, he has collected a vast personal archive of vintage postcards depicting his beloved hometown of Amarillo.
Amarillo
Postcard History Series
by Ron Smith
Postcard History Series
Price: $21.99, plus tax
128 pages/ softcover- Please contact me at RSMITH@ARN.NET to purchase books.
Consign to Lyn Knight Postcard and Paper Spring 2010 Auction
Contact us now for an appointment
Is The Time Right To Sell? We are currently booking consignments for our Spring 2010 Postcard and Paper Sale, to be held May of 2010. Of particular interest are better collections, specialized material, real photo groupings, best of the best types of material are always welcome and have a place of honor in our sales and catalog. Large stocks, or accumulations are needed as well. Contact me at your convenience to discuss your holdings, we are preparing to make several buying/consigning trips around the U.S. in the next 3 months, and will travel to visit and discuss holdings of size and significance.
We will also be traveling to Chicago Nov 16,17; York PA, in Nov, Orlando FL, Jan 1,2,3; Phoenix AZ ,Jan 22,23, 2010, then Springfield Missouri Feb 26,27, and Plano (Dallas) Texas February and March. Please call or email now for an appointment.
Jim Taylor, Managing Director
Lyn Knight, Owner
Lyn Knight Postcard and Paper Auctions
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Halloween's Hit Big at Lyn Knight's E-Shop
Lyn Knight's E-Shop is Expanding
Lots of Holidays, including nearly 100 Halloween, and more.
Our E-Shop is expanding every day and has wonderful new additions. Our store has well over 1000 postcards available now. We've added Small Size Type Notes and Large Size Type Notes as well. Some of the new additions include Rose O'Neill Kewpies, Tuck cards, Curt Teich cards from the Curt Teich Archive Sale and real photo depots, especially more Iowa. No need to wait for the auction. Browse now and buy now.
"Go to the main E-Shop category list" http://www.lynknight.com/BrowseShopItems.Asp for lots of links to new areas of interest. Call or email Rhonda for more details. rhonda@lynknight.com or call 1-800-243-5211
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Jan. 2 & 3, 2010
Orlando International Postcard & Paper Show
Sat 10-7, Sunday 10-4
$5.00 both days
Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 West Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32808
contact: Mary L. Martin, LTD 410-642-3581,
email:marymartinpostcards@gmail.com
SAN FRANCISCO
January 9 & 10
Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-4
Golden Gate Park
County Fair Building/Hall of Flowers
9th Ave & Lincoln
FREE ADMISSION
VINTAGE PAPER FAIR
www.vintagepaperfair.com
"Vintage Paper Fair holds the biggest antique paper shows West of the Mississippi. "
For sale are old postcards, photography, Victorian Trade Cards, labels, brochures, scrapbooks, greeting cards, prints and many other types of old, collectible paper. We have items in all price ranges.
Contact:
Hal Lutsky
1032 Irving St Box 604
San Francisco, CA 94122
415-668-1636
hlutsky@yahoo.com
GREATER PHOENIX POSTCARD AND PAPER SHOW
....PRESENTED BY THE RBF VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES SHOW
Attention Snowbirds and other lost souls: Show an out of state driver's license for free admission, including Early Bird!!!!
GREATER PHOENIX POSTCARD AND PAPER SHOW
NORTH PHOENIX BAPTIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP CENTER
575 NORTH CENTRAL
PHOENIX,ARIZONA
FRIDAY: JANUARY 22, 2010
9:00 EARLY BIRDS---10:00 TO 6:00 GENERAL PUBLIC
SATURDAY: JANUARY 23, 2010
10:00 TO 4:00
ADMISSION:
EARLY BIRD $20.00 9 AM FRIDAY AND THE REST OF THE SHOW!
REGULAR $5.00 10AM GOOD FOR BOTH DAYS
PRESENTED BY:THE RBF VINTAGE COLLECTIBLE SHOWS - Ralph Bowman
VISIT US FOR MORE INFO @ WWW.RBFSHOW.COM
OR CALL US @ 760.749.9737
GLENDALE (L.A.)
Vintage Paper Fair
Feb 13 & 14
Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-4
Glendale Civic Auditorium
1401 N Verdugo Rd
FREE PARKING IN THE GARAGE
"Vintage Paper Fair holds the biggest antique paper shows West of the Mississippi. "
For sale are old postcards, photography, Victorian Trade Cards, labels, brochures, scrapbooks, greeting cards, prints and many other types of old, collectible paper. We have items in all price ranges.
Contact:
Hal Lutsky
1032 Irving St Box 604
San Francisco, CA 94122
415-668-1636
hlutsky@yahoo.com
Jim Taylor and CourthouseSquare.net presents
Springfield Missouri
Spring 2010
Postcard and Paper Show and Sale
Friday Feb 26, 10 AM to 6 PM (Early Bird at 9am)
Saturday Feb 27 , 10 AM to 4 PM
Early bird admission ($5) will be available at 9am Friday
Regular admission is $3
Lamplighter Inn-North
I-44 at Glenstone (same as August show)
I-44 at Glenstone Exit 80A, next to Cracker Barrel
2820 N Glenstone (host motel reservations 800 707 0326)
Springfield Missouri
Produced by Jim Taylor in association with the Dallas Postcard Club,
Spring 2010
Dallas Metro Postcard
Show and Sale
Friday, March 5, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Early Bird available at 9:00am)
Saturday, March 6, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
NOTE:THIS IS A FRIDAY-SATURDAY SHOW
Southfork Hotel
(formerly Fred Harvey Hotel)
Hwy 75, 1600 North Central Expry Exit 29 (east)
Plano, TX
Early bird admission ($5) will be available at 9am Friday
Regular admission is $3
LOTS OF FREE PARKING, Restaurants, Hotels, (Special Rate at Southfork Hotel, call for details)
Produced by Jim Taylor, in association with the
Capital of Texas Postcard Club
Austin Texas
Spring Postcard
2010 Show and Sale
Friday, March 12, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Early Bird available at 9:00am)
Saturday, March 13, 10:00AM to 4:00 PM
NOTE:THIS IS A FRIDAY-SATURDAY SHOW
Wyndham Garden Hotel - Austin
(formerly Woodward Hotel and Conference Center)
3401 S. Interstate 35 @ Woodward St
Austin, TX 78741
Early bird admission ($5) will be available at 9 am Friday
Regular admission is $3
LOTS OF FREE PARKING, Restaurants, Hotels, (Special Rate at Wyndham, call 512 448 2444 for Postcard Show rate)
Spring Metro East Postcard Show
April 2 and 3, 2010
Friday 9-6 and Saturday 9-4.
COLLINSVILLE IL
Mark your calendars for the 21st Metro East Postcard Show in Collinsville,
IL, April 2 and 3, 2010. This is one of the two premier postcard shows held
each year in the greater St Louis area. Formerly hosted by Danny & Kathy
Danielsen, this show is now operated by Tom & Pat Snyder of Mascoutah, IL.
The Snyders have been dealers since the mid 1980s. Tom has been the show
chairman for the St Louis Gateway Post Card Club annual show for the last
seven years, and promises the same quality shows collectors and dealers have
come to expect from the Metro East Postcard Shows.
The show is held at the VFW Hall at 1234 Vandalia (IL 159) on the north side
of Collinsville, about 15 minutes from downtown St Louis. The location is
reached easily by I-70, I-55, and I-64. The show usually has about 25
dealers. Admission is free and parking is ample. The hours are 9 am to 6
pm on Friday April 3 and 9-4 pm on Saturday, April 4. For more information
call Tom Snyder at 618-531-4189.
April 3
HAVRE DE GRACE MD
Spring Chesapeake Postcard Fair
Havre de Grace Community Center,
1 Lagaret Ln.,Havre de Grace, MD
Sat. 9-5 Admission $3.,
Contact:410-642-3581, marymartinpostcards@gmail.com
Iowa City 2010 Postcard,
Stamp & Paper Show
Saturday, April 10, 9:00AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 11, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Johnson Co. 4H Fairgrounds, Building C
4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd., SE
Iowa City, IA 52246
New-Modern well lighted building
Eastern Iowa's Primier Postcard-Stamp-Paper Show
FREE ADMISSION, LOTS OF FREE PARKING
Dealer Space available. Contact Herb Staub 319.400.6498 or email:
herbiniowa@mchsi.com for more information.
Spring 2010
Greater Chicago
Postcard and Paper Show
April 16-17, 2010
Show Hours Friday 10-6 pm, Sat 9-4 pm, Early Birds at 8:30 each day
For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: jim@lynknight.com Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340
Nearby Hotels, ask for Postcard Show Rate (see Greater Chicago link for reservation codes)
Produced by Lyn Knight Postcard and Paper Auctions, Jim Taylor, and CourthouseSquare.net. Same dates, same great venue. Dealers call or email for contracts.
For more Info Click Greater Chicago Postcard and Paper Show
Greater Hannibal MO/Quincy IL
Mark Twain Postcard Club Show
Friday April 23, 10a - 6p(Early Bird at 9a)
Saturday April 24, 10a-4p
Quincy City Center Hotel
201 S 3rd St Quincy IL62301
217.222.2666
Details and dealer contract info: Jim Taylor, 1.888.451.0340
Tulsa Oklahoma Postcard Club Show and Sale
Friday May 7, 10 AM to 6 PM (Early Bird at 9am)
Saturday May 8, 10 AM to 4 PM
Clarion Hotel
Exit 145th St, Broken Arrow Expressway 918.258.7085
2600 N Aspin Broken Arrow OK 74012
Details and dealer contract info: Jim Taylor, 1.888.451.0340
Spring Lyn Knight Postcard and Paper Auction
May 2010 Dates and Times to be announced
Details and consignment contract info: Jim Taylor, 1.888.451.0340
Memphis Postcard and Paper Show
June 18,19
in conjunction with and across the hall from the Memphis Paper Money Show
Details coming soon!!! 1.888.451.0340 if you can't wait!
Details and dealer contract info: Jim Taylor, 1.888.451.0340
8th Annual
Land of Lakes Antique & Postcard Show 2010
Friday, July 23rd (9am to 6pm) and Saturday, July 24th (10am to 4pm)
Eagan Community Center located at 1501 Central Parkway,
Eagan , Minnesota.
.$4 admission --- good for both days
contact Morgan Rogan at 860-319-4022 or at postcardlady@comcast.net
Summer 2010
Columbia Missouri
Antique Postcard & Paper Americana Show and Sale
Friday, July 30, 10AM to 6:00 PM- (Early Bird Admission Available at 9:00am)
Saturday, July 31, 10am-4pm
Quality Inn
1612 N. Providence Road Exit 126, I-70
Columbia, MO 65202 1.573.449.2491
Details and dealer contract info: Jim Taylor, 1.888.451.0340
jmtaylor@ipa.net
AUGUST 7,
HAVRE DE GRACE MD,
Summer Chesapeake Postcard Fair
Havre de Grace Community Center,
1 Lagaret Ln.,Havre de Grace, MD
Sat. 9-5 Admission $3.,
Contact: 410-642-3581, marymartinpostcards@gmail.com
Jim Taylor and CourthouseSquare.net presents
Springfield Missouri Summer
Postcard and Paper Show and Sale
Friday August, 27, 10 AM to 6 PM (Early Bird at 9am)
Saturday August 28 , 10 AM to 4 PM
Lamplighter Inn-North
I-44 at Glenstone (same as August show)
I-44 at Glenstone Exit 80A, next to Cracker Barrel
2820 N Glenstone (host motel reservations 800 707 0326)
Early bird admission ($5) will be available at 9am Friday
Regular admission is $3
Springfield Missouri
Details and dealer contract info: Jim Taylor, 1.888.451.0340
jmtaylor@ipa.net
COLLINSVILLE, IL
Sept 3 & 4, 2010
St. Louis Gateway Postcard Club 34th Annual Show
VFW Hall, 1234 Vandalia St. (Highway 159)
Friday: 10 AM -6 PM (Gateway Club Members get in at 9 AM).
Sat: 9 AM-4 PM.
FREE Admission.
Tom Snyder, (618) 531-4189. Email: The.Snyders@charter.net.
Produced by Jim Taylor and CourthouseSquare.net
Fall Dallas Metro Postcard
Show and Sale
(dates to be determined)
Friday, Sept , 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Early Bird available at 9:00am)
Saturday, Sept , 10:00AM to 4:00 PM
NOTE:THIS IS A FRIDAY-SATURDAY SHOW
Southfork Hotel
Hwy 75, 1600 North Central Expry Exit 29 (east)
Plano, TX
Early bird admission ($5) will be available at 9am Friday
Regular admission is $3
LOTS OF FREE PARKING, Restaurants, Hotels, (Special Rate at Southfork Hotel, call for details)
33rd Annual
Wichita International Postcard Show
October 16 and 17, 2010
All Saint's Gymnasium, 3313 Grand, NE of Hillside and Harry streets in Wichita
(October 15 for club member only...join the club and BE THERE for Friday night sales too.)
Show Hours Saturday 9-5 and Sunday-Postcard Seminar 8:30 am - 10, Show 10-4pm
For further information contact Hal Ottaway at hottaway@cox.net or 316-841-3273
THIS IS THE ONE.....BE PART OF THE FUN!!! Come Early!!!
FALL Lyn Knight Postcard and Paper Auction
October 2010 Dates and Times to be announced
Details and consignment contract info: Jim Taylor, 1.888.451.0340
jim@lynknight.com
Fall 2010
Greater Chicago
Postcard and Paper Show
Nov 5,6, 2010
Show Hours Friday 10-6 pm, Sat 9-4 pm, Early Birds at 8:30 each day
For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: jim@lynknight.com Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340
Nearby Hotels, ask for Postcard Show Rate (see Greater Chicago link for reservation codes)
Produced by Lyn Knight Postcard and Paper Auctions, Jim Taylor, and CourthouseSquare.net. Same dates, same great venue. Dealers call or email for contracts.
For more Info Click Greater Chicago Postcard and Paper Show
Details and dealer contract info: Jim Taylor, 1.888.451.0340
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Our auctions include better US and Worldwide published postcards in singles and sets,and feature many rare Halloween, Santa Hold To Lights, Uncle Sam Santas, Kirchner, Mucha, Schmucker, historical real photos, occupational, state views, and holiday cards. Wholesale and box lots are always included.
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References and Check Lists From CourthouseSquare.net !
The Illustrated Check List of John V Dedrick's Postcards
Real Photo Postcards, by the famous Kansas photographer, William H. "Dad" Martin
Mutoscope Girlie Cards: A Price Guide and Check List by John S Adams
Postcard History of the Early Santa Fe Railwayby Don Harmon
Birth and Development of American Postcardsby Dr. Dan Friedman
American Indian Photo Post Card Bookby Edward McAndrews
Seminole Views: A Postcard Panorama of America's Only Unconquered Tribeby Emmett H.L. Snellings, Jr
San Antonio's Historic Plazas, Parks and River Walk, A Vintage Postcard Profile by Lewis F. Fisher
Alamo to Espada, A Vintage Postcard Profile of San Antonio's Spanish Missions by Lewis F. Fisher
Eyes Right! A Vintage Postcard Profile of San Antonio's Military by Lewis F. Fisher
Postal History News from Jim Mehrer
Postcard collectors should always be sure to check out Jim Mehrer's Postal History Mail Bid Sales. Among the thousands of items which are described for their postal markings, Jim always includes a "Picture Postcards" category. His current auction, which closes soon, contains more than 500 individually described postcards. The complete catalog and bidding instructions are on his web site at: http://www.postal-history.com/cover.html. The "Picture Postcards" category is on the lower half of the web page at:
http://www.postal-history.com/mailbidsale.section5.html
Are you looking for a postcard show or stamp show near you? Visit Jim Mehrer's Show Calendar for Collectors of Stamps, Postal History and Postcards by clicking HERE.
Mutoscope Girlie Cards: A Price Guide and Check List, by John S. Adams
Now Available, Exclusively at CourthouseSquare.net. Click Mutoscope here for Details or see ad below.
The Illustrated Check List of John V Dedrick's Postcards
Real Photo Postcards, by the famous Kansas photographer, William H. "Dad" Martin
NEW FROM CourthouseSquare.net: Reflections of Kansas by Frank Wood and Scott Daymond is in stock now, see details below for order information.
CourthouseSquare.net has the Robert Bogdan/Tod Weseloh new book, REAL PHOTO POSTCARD GUIDE, The People's Photography, see details and order instruction below.
The new book Colorado History: Insights and Views Through Postcards by Charles Harbert is now available, see details below for order information.
Mutoscope Girlie Cards
by John S. Adams
This 42 pages guide lists the cards in alphabetical order, and includes the artist, series, rarity, and an estimated value range for NM-M cards. Thumbnail size color images of the cards are included, as well as color images of the vending machines used in their original marketing. There are two additional sorted lists (without pictures) by artists and series. The Artists: Vaughn Alden Bass, Rolf Armstrong, F.Earl Christy, William Haskell Coffin, Howard Connolly, Edward D'Ancona, DelMasters, Billy DeVorss, Gil Elvgren, Art Frahm, Mabel Rollins Harris, Henry Hintermeister, Earl Steffa Moran, Zoe Mozert, K.O. Knute Munson, and Ruskin "Russ" Williams. We think the pin-up collector will find this a must for their collecting efforts.
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The Illustrated Check List of John V Dedrick's Postcards
Wichita Postcard Club's great listing of real photo images by the Indian Territory photographer famous for his portrayal of Native Americans, settlers, and historical Plains States real photo postcards.$12, plus shipping, use paypal at our website.We have this title in stock, ready for immediate shipment.
Postcards by Rick Geary: The Complete Checklist
Wichita Postcard Club's complete checklist of Rick Geary Postcards. Illustrated.. 410 plus shipping, use paypal at our website.We have this title in stock, ready for immediate shipment.
Another great important check list of Real Photo Postcards, by the famous Kansas photographer, William H. "Dad" Martin. This includes varieties and rarieties of the famous Martin Exaggerations, Western Themes, Native Americans, and more. More than 46 pages, 3 hole punched and in a report cover/folder.
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Wanted To Buy:
Arkansas Mineral Springs Postcards, Letters and Memorabilia - Baker, Armstrong, Bogg, Ashley, Lithia, Eureka Springs, etc. - 1800s-1920. Provide picture and asking price.
John Svendsen (cadronboy@sbcglobal.net)
Kim Sheintal in Sarasota, Florida writes:
I want to buy vintage wedding postcards to make a collage for my daughter's wedding. I like real photos, printed photos, cartoon photos, etc.
Please spread the word. Klapshein@aol.com
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Wanted Postcards of Horses that are named, Disneyland and Disney World. I
welcome approvals. Email first, marcia@ntin.net
Marcia Miner
5962 Michael Rd
Sanger TX 76266
Wanted - any Post Card related to the old Warner Hotel in Chicago,
please contact paul.gruszka@quill.com
Hospital Collection For Sale
How would you like to have a postcard picturing the hospital where you were born?
Well there is a possibility that I might have one in stock, as I recently purchased a collection of 6000 postcards going back to the year 1902. If I have your hospital the price is $5.00, postpaid. USA only.
Just drop an email to me at rgnpcs@optonline.net and give me the name of the hospital, and city where located. I will check and see if I have it, and let you know yes or no.
Richard
WANTED TO BUY
BEST OF THE BEST
ST JOESEPH MISSOURI REAL PHOTO POSTCARDS and HOLD TO LIGHT SANTAS.
TOP DOLLAR PAID,
Mike Hawk, Sedalia MO,
Ebay seller id SKURFAN
We have over 10,000 items in our Ebay Store, Visit us soon.
EMAIL skurfan@charter.net
I WANT TO BUY OLD NEW ORLEANS POSTCARDS. ESPECIALLY
BUTTERFLY PATTERN CARDS AND PANSEY PATTERN CARDS AND MARDI GRAS
CARDS AND LSU CARDS. THANKS RENO DARET
"WANTED"
Knott's Berry Place/Farm and Calico Ghost Town Postcards.
Please send scan of front and back and cost to, joefaucher@hotmail.com
Buying US and Foreign postal history (both covers and postcards) - ie: old letters with stamps - with or without correspondence, both personal and business - Chris Warner - 785-224-3539 - postchris@cox.net - Topeka, Kansas
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WANT LIST: 1. Card Type: Arcade cards (aka Exhibit cards or Mutoscope cards).
Subjects: A. All silent film related cards (film scenes, actors, etc. including
Silent Film Cowboys.)
B. Scantly clad women pinup cards (before 1940)
C. All cards copyright 1930 (Aviation, Fan, etc.)
D. Radio Stars of the 1930s, especially cards in color.
E. Mack Sennett Bathing Beauties in colors (not B & W).
2. Card Type: Real photo postcards
Subjects: A. Silent Film Stars w/ Film Co. name showing on front of
card (these include Kalem, Edison, Essanay, AB,
Vitagraph, Selig, Lubin, Balboa, American, Thanhouser, etc.)
B. Mack Sennett Bathing Beauties
C. Scantly clad (risque) women, especially from the 1920s.
My name is Ladd McIntosh.
Dealers may contact me at this e-mail address: Filmnutz@aol.com,
or phone me: 661-702-9933.
I am looking exclusively for postcards of Jewish temples and synagogues throughout the US and world.
Dick SeffLos Angeles
dseff@acorn-paper.com
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I am a serious collector of pre-1940 printed Philippine postcards.
Many Thanks!
Mike Clark
clarkmikew@aol.com
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Hello!
I am always looking for cards of my two favorite towns: Panama City, FL and St. Andrews, FL (a/k/a Saint Andrew, FL). I like all views and eras, but of course the older cards are most desirable! Also, a steamer ship called the Tarpon (which used to sail between Pensacola and Panama City) is another interest of mine. If you have any of these, please let me know and if you don't have any right now, I hope you'll keep me in mind in the future! Thanks so much!
janet givens
850-522-1028
Looking for pre-1920 Bailey Island Maine cards...pay cash. Thanks.
rhubarb48@aol.com
Hannah Campbell
Havertown, Pa.
Collects cards from Fort Wayne, IN
Early Aviator Art Smith
Randy Harter
Fort Wayne, IN
I am interested in Norman Baker (Muscatine, Iowa - Laredo, Texas - Eureka
Springs, Arkanssa) , Baker Cancer Hospital (Muscatine or Eureka Springs) and
Pre-1945 Crescent Hotel (Eureka Springs) postcards and memorabilia.
I am looking for Wheeling, WV Trade Cards. tonycrones@msn.com
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Want to buy old postcards of Amarillo, Texas and the area towns. Please email me for more information or questions. Ron. RSMITH@ARN.NET
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A Carnival Cruise Lines postcard collector needs your help in finding these two postcard items. 1. Postcard is a dusk port view of CELEBRATION. It has two white lines border. The card is coded C-7 where the stamp gets affixed. Offering $35.00 in mint condition. 2. A MARDI GRAS postcard album, 10 postcards with 10 same mini-cards. The caption on the first postcard probably reads" We've Got the Fun Tss Mardi Gras. $50.00. Contact Rudy Friederich, rudyfr@gmail.com
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WANTED: Alligator Border #521. I would appreciate any help in finding this LAST one. Thank you. Joanne Bokor
LoveGators@aol.com
(tell her you saw it at Postcard News from CourthouseSquare website)
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Wanted: Postcards of historical buildings, park, and delaware Ave. in Palmerton PA. josephfboscia@hotmail.com
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Wanted: Stereo views of Philadelphia with horsecars or trolley cars. josephfboscia@hotmail.com
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Visit my Ebay Store for 1,000 of World Class Postcards.
Click on Ebay logo to visit my Store!
Ron DeBijl, "Ron from Holland" Click here to Email for details!!!
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WANTED TO BUY:
Pre-1960 US & Canadian small town, small airport view postcards. Especially looking for county airports, private fields, etc., with no commercial airline service.
Most wanted have one or more aircraft in image.
tp1956@gmail.com
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Wanted: Exceptional rppc about animal/human relationships. Especially looking for cards about: Taxidermy, Roadside exhibitions, zoos, circus, sports mascots, vaudeville, show animals. For scanning to use in a book to be published by well known press.
Bob Bogdan
157 Stevens Orchard Road
Orwell, Vermont 05760
802-948-2664
rcbogdan@syr.edu
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Hundreds of scans with prices of picture post cards, on many topics.
Just send an email to me at rgnpcs@optonline.net
and ask for scan list.
As soon as I receive your email, I will send the list to you, and you can choose the topics you want to see.
Richaard
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Wanted: Real Photo cards (and/or photographs) by Frank Schlueter and Henry Heiman who worked in the region around Houston, Texas from about 1900. Known locations, besides Houston, include Webster, Richmond, Rosenberg, Galveston, Dayton, Freeport, New Gulf, Corsicana and Galveston Bay. Schlueter worked in Fayette County, in Central Texas, before coming to Houston. Contact Larry Turner at jklturner@sbcglobal.net. Thanks.
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Wanted to Buy: Real Photo postcards of USS Texas, especially Scout plane. Ken Wilson, kenwilson@hillcountrytx.net
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Wanted to buy postcards... Cornish litany cards - They are sometimes called by other names (Devon litany, west country litany, Scottish litany) but they all have the following text in common... From Ghoulies and Ghosties and long legetty beasties & things that go bump in the night.. Good Lord deliver us!
Cards from the Jack O'lantern Lodge in Eagle River Wisconsin. I actually collect anything and everything from this place.
Animated veggies, especially mushrooms
Please contact Debby debrameister@hotmail.com
(New News from Debby)
I've recently written a small book about Cornish Litany postcards.
Here it is if you would like to take look... http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/272525
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----- I am looking to buy pre-1930 Bailey Island Maine cards. I pay by cash. Please scan to Rhubarb48@aol.com or mail approvals to: Hannah Campbell, 1325 Robinson Avenue, Havertown, Pa. 19083
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Collector wants "Cold War" related photos, postcards, and documents, particularly relating to space and strategic weapons race with Soviet Union. email jmtaylor@ipa.net.
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Just wanted to let you know that I have listed several thousand new postcards in my SKURFAN eBay store. I also have reduced many prices on some of the other cards. Thanks...Mike H.
Ebay id SKURFAN or to sell your cards to us, especially early University of Nebraska Football real photos, email skurfan@charter.net
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Wanted to buy: Diving Horse Real Photos, Diving Horse Advertising and anything related to diving horses. Please contact Sarah at seduzynski@yahoo.com
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I'm always buying better U.S. Postal History material. What do you have for sale? Email Jim Mehrer at mehrer@postal-history.com ... 06.06
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WANTED TO BUY: PRE-1950 VINITA OKLAHOMA POSTCARDS AND OTHER ITEMS. Jim, jmtaylor@ipa.net....05.06
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FOR SALE: Newsletter Classifieds, see below, or email for details Classifieds@CourthouseSquare.net, Newsletter is Free, Classifieds are inexpensive. 05.06
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WANTED TO BUY - Veterinary Related Postcards & Trade Cards including the topics of animal freaks, animal welfare, antivivisectionists, pet cemeteries, rendering, lice, insecticides, pesticides and parasitology. Trenton Boyd: BoydT@missouri.edu 07.06
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Wanted: Cold War collectibles, Navy ship photos, bomb shelters, patches, Civil Defense, weapon test photos, nuke related, email postcards@courthousesquare.net
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BUYER: We are always buying collections and accumulations, all state views and topical postcards, also travel, photos, brochures, movie, Hollywood, props, costumes, stills, call Ralph, Paper Gallery, 1-760-749-9737, ralph@papergallery.com 05.06
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WANTED "HALL PHOTO CO." CARDS
I am working on a book about the postcard photographer George E. Hall. He was in business from 1906-1918 and worked exclusively in Stone and Taney Counties, Missouri. He made approximately 900 real photo view cards of the Shepherd of the Hills area which includes the towns of Branson, Hollister, Galena and Reeds Spring. I am seeking examples of his work and would like to purchase what you have. If you have something and do not wish to sell then I would appreciate having a scan or a photocopy of the image. This would help document our checklist of his output. Contact: C. Trenton Boyd 09.06
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