Why Are So Many Early Postcards Printed in Germany?
Flip over almost any printed postcard from between 1900 and 1914—whether it depicts the Eiffel Tower, Niagara Falls, or an English seaside resort—and you’ll likely find the same marking: “Printed in Germany.” During the Golden Age of Postcards, German printing houses produced an estimated 75-80% of the world’s printed postcards. This market dominance stemmed from […]