When was the first postcard sent?

When was the first postcard sent?

Although the world’s first picture postcards date from the 1860s to the mid-1870s, most of the earliest American picture postcards extant today are those that were sold at the World Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, starting on May 1, 1893.

What is considered a vintage postcard?

Antique Postcards – Although the word Antique is generally considered to mean an item over 100 years old, many collectors use the term antique postcards to describe cards of the 1893 – 1920 period, also known as the Golden Age.

Who was the first person to get a postage stamp?

In the United States, the first postage stamp was issued in 1847 and it featured an image of Benjamin Franklin, who was the first U.S. post master.

Where can I buy vintage United States stamps?

If you enjoy collecting vintage United States stamps, we have you covered. We have a vast inventory of valuable stamps featuring collections from 19th and 20 th century. If you only need a few stamps to complete your collection, we also have individual stamps available. Along with individual stamps, we also have stamp collections for sale.

What was the name of the post card in 1901?

A vintage Private Mailing Card, different from the government-issued Postal Cards also distributed in this time period. Image courtesy of PopeyesPostcards. In late 1901, Congress passed legislation that allowed private printers to call their cards Post Cards instead of including the long and cumbersome phrase from the Private Mailing Cards.

Why was there a blank side on a vintage post card?

Unlike modern cards featuring images, many Private Mailing Cards were blank on one side. This allowed the sender to include a message, because the other side was exclusively for an address (see note in image below). A vintage Private Mailing Card, different from the government-issued Postal Cards also distributed in this time period.

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