The McElroy Family on the Road: Jazz, Integration, and an American Life in Motion
The story of the McElroy family unfolds across dance floors, railroad platforms, and postcard backs written in hurried pencil and looping ink.
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 […]
Hell’s Belle and the Murder Farm: When True Crime Met the Golden Age of the Postcard
When Belle Gunness’s farm burned in 1908, investigators unearthed a mass grave that stunned America. Postcards of the “Murder Farm” soon followed, macabre souvenirs that still captivate collectors.
How To Value (and Sell) a Postcard Collection
Unlike other collectible markets like sports cards, comic books, and sneakers, postcard collections are often difficult to appraise and determine a precise value. Some rare or very difficult to find postcards may have no sales history available online. Other postcards may be the only known example in the world of a certain historic image. How […]
How To Value Old Postcards: Do You Have Hidden Treasures Worth Thousands?
How do you value old postcards when the price difference can be so significant? Some are worth no more than a couple dollars on a good day, and some old postcards may be worth more than a new house, like the Babe Ruth postcard that recently sold at auction for $564,000. While determining the value […]
Top 20 Most Valuable Old Postcards
Whether you are a postcard reseller, collector, or just happened to inherit a collection, knowing which postcards are the most valuable can help you determine how much your collection is worth or what to look for when buying postcards to resell. All of these sales are from 2020 or later – which means these cards […]
A Complete Guide to Collecting and Valuing Old Postcards
Everyone wants to know what their antique postcards are worth. How much are yours worth?
Kiefer, Oklahoma: A Seedy, Lawless Community
The town embodies many stereotypes of the “wild west,” including plenty of drinking, prostitution, and gambling.