This is where the history of postcards comes to a close because this is the style of postcard we use. In an attempt to cram as much knowledge as possible into the average education, few courses take the time to real. The detroit publishing company published this image and used their phostint printing method unique to their facilities. Find a large selection of sizes and shapes for your postcard needs. Financial fraud from tulip mania to bernie madoff by david e. More postcards in the postcard depot store track page views with auctivas free cou. This allowed postcard companies to use the entire front of the card for a. There are novelty exceptions, such as wooden postcards, copper postcards sold in the copper country of the u. The immigrant story behind the classic greetings from postcards. No matter how much history we study, each of us can only hope to see a small piece of the massive picture. Postcard collecting has been a popular american pastime since the hobbys golden age more than a hundred years ago. First restricted by size, color, and other regulations, postcard production blossomed in the late 1800s and early 1900s. A wellknown and powerful leader in congress, reeds house served as an attraction in his hometown. In 1907, kodak introduced a service called real photo postcards, which enabled customers to make a postcard from any picture they took.
Postcard producers printed cards that followed the current trends of postcards. Want to start reading about french history, but arent sure where to start. However, after 1945, photochrome postcards came back with a bang. The term recognizes a distinction between the real photo process and the lithographic or offset printing processes employed in the manufacture of most postcard images. Many people were seeing these postcards for this first time, he said. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. The look of these cards changed over the years as the phostint technique was. Pima native american indian papoose baby 1910c phostint. City of detroit phostint postcard from detroit publishing, writing on back dates to 1909. For todays collector, postcards offer historic photography, snapshots of pop culture and everyday life, colorful works by famous artistsand the thrill of the hunt as you build your. The history of postcards presented on the linked pages is broken into seven periods. Get the best deals on yosemite collectible national parks postcards when you shop the largest.
Postcard published date center of southwest studies fort. Phostint was the name detroit publishing used for a lithographic process it used to make the cards. Fred harvey phostint postcards streamliner memories. Nov 27, 2018 the most prolific producer of the iconic 20thcentury american travel postcard was a germanborn printer, a man named curt teich, who immigrated to america in 1895. Howard bryan wrote an off the beaten path column in the february 5, 1959, albuquerque tribune, using material from newspaper accounts of sheridans visit to albuquerque.
These 5 titles from successful africanamerican entrepreneurs bring it. This time a glimpse of education in north carolina is presented with eleven rare cards showing historically black colleges and universities. Many postcards were printed before 1912 to market the new vessels to the public. A guide book of collectible postcards postcard collecting has been a popular american pastime since the hobbys golden age more than a hundred years ago. The postcards showcase some of the citys unique commercial buildings, hotels, churches, and residences, many now long gone due to urban renewal and highway construction in the 1960s and 1970s. Old town albuquerque historical postcard collection. Although the worlds first picture postcards date from the 1860s to the mid1870s, 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. Jul 28, 2020 publishing a book with these postcards is a way to get local history out to the community, domer said. After world war i, which ended the craze for collecting photochrom postcards, the chief.
In the early 20th century, this postcard immortalized speaker thomas brackett reeds birthplace at 15 hancock street in portland, maine. The tabloid started publishing postcards of newsworthy events and comics at least as early as 1904, but they are best known for the cards they printed during the first world war. The first governmentproduced postcard was issued on may 1, 1873. Also see the canadiana and northern ontario postcard photographers pages for additional postcard references.
An illustrated history of the embroidered silk postcard, collins, ian. The second part of the books addresses themes, subject trends, and how postcards were used and accessed. The picture postcards of the first world war,holt, toni and valmai holt london 1977. The book also looks at the historical interpretation to a contemporary. Sarah wildeboer of the donald mcgill museum on the isle of wight explains.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The porch at hermits rest, grand canyon national park, arizona prelinen, pub. The first known printed picture postcard, with an image on one side, was created in france in 1870 at camp conlie by leon besnardeau 18291914. Read full profile books, both old and new, are great things, but our culture.
This allowed postcard companies to use the entire front of the card for a photograph or other image. American history postcards no minimum quantity zazzle. The sons of adolph tuck, reginald and desmond continued the business their grandparents had started. Includes author notes, a listing of postcard photographers working before 1930, and a selected bibliography. One postcard in this collection was released after her sinking. State capitol jefferson city missouri 1910c phostint postcard. Uwoshkosh students new book documents history of postcards. Our postcard history page provides information about these general trends.
A real photo postcard rppc is a continuoustone photographic image printed on postcard stock. The fred harvey indian museum at albuquerque contains some of the worlds rarest collections of indian handicraft. The image is from a photographic image that has been colorized and screened for postcard reproduction. Incredibly rare historical photos you wont find in history books. Many undivided backs are excellent cards, as well as the divided backs. Postcard of the old national museum, by capitol souvenir company, april, 1939, smithsonian archives history div, sia20112285 front and sia20112286 back. Many of the real photo postcards being done at the current time are reproductions of earlier historic photos. Silk postcards where silk fabric is applied to the design, or the total image is printed on silk fabric, then attached to a postcard back. But mcgills success attracted the attention of censors, and in 1954 he was prosecuted for obscenity. Get your hands on a customizable american history postcard from zazzle. Buy wyoming printed collectable usa postcards and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. With the advent of world war i, they volunteered for military service. Early rate through december 4 adam witty is an entr. They were granted the official right to publish war images from the british press bureau though a biding process and promises to donate half the profits to war charities.
Byron johnson describes the bottger property and the armijo antecedent on page 102 of his book old town, albuquerque, new mexico. It was a color process called phostint considered to be very artistic cards. Jim mehrers postcard reference literature postal history. To create this postcard, the detroit publishing company used a process they called phostint, which transferred black and white photograph negatives onto. Nonrectangular shapes may also be used but are rare.
He has spent the past several years writing and giving lectures that combine his love of postcards with his knowledge of regional history. Postcard history postcard collecting postcard terminology. In addition, there are fine mexican collections and many objects telling the story of the spanish influence upon the history of the southwest. Books, both old and new, are great things, but our culture emphasizes that newer things are often better. Fred harvey phostint post card from detroit publishing, mailed 2 mar 1909 clear k. The british saucy seaside postcard tradition was about being risque it was all nudge nudge, wink wink. A postcard or post card is a piece of thick paper or thin cardboard, typically rectangular, intended for writing and mailing without an envelope. Donald mcgill was king of the saucy postcard synonymous with the british seaside. Dates can be approximated by the material and design of a postcard.
Stumm is a longtime postcard collector with a degree in history. The rise and near destruction of dayton in the early 20th century is chronicled in this visual postcard history. Postcard history a magazine for the postcard collector. Where significant conditions arise, they will be noted here. In addition to books they produced a large number of artist signed postcards. The story of frederic remingtons moose hunting expedition to mattawa provides additional background information on northern ontario life as it was more than 100 years ago. You might try the following book by krause publications. Private mailing cards and undivided narrow cards are highly sought after. In 1912, a small postcardsize advertising booklet included listed 36 different little phostint journeys. Indians, traders and trading posts albuquerque historical. By law, the government postcards were the only postcards allowed to bear the term postal card.
Here are a number of references which can be used to research old antique postcards and to date vintage postcards. Fred harvey phostint postcards posted on january 20, 2015 by train lover in 1907, the postal service decided to allow people to use just half of the back of a postcard for an address, leaving the rest for a message. It is reproduced here, along with 3 original package covers click on the thumbnails for a larger image. Edward payson dutton began his book selling business in boston in 1852. Learn about condition, care, and rarities and have fun collecting. Glass observatory corning 200 inch telescope new york 1947. Wyoming printed collectable usa postcards for sale ebay. Apr 01, 2021 once again postcards document a topical history from the founding of our nation to the present. Just as some books examine a country or a region, others discuss the continent or at least very large parts of it as. Postcard published date center of southwest studies. A handbook for collectors of the detroit publishing company postcards including checklists of the regular numbers, contracts, harveys, miscellaneous art cards, the 50,000 series, sets, little phostint journeys, mechanical postcards, the panoramas, and many others. His happygolucky spirit and cleverness inspires us here at printrunner to create wittier ways to improve the way we use postcards. One of the largest cities in illinios, peoria is the seat of peoria county and lies on the illinois river where it forms lake peoria.
They focused on producing cards full of color and images similar to photos. Little phostint journeys these were packaged sets of postcards from selected locations around the u. Yosemite falls california ca phostint postcard white. Sep 11, 2020 looks at photographic postcards and provides a history of the photograph, in addition to the postcard. Nice clean card in fine to very fine condition with just a bit of edge and corner wear. This firm also published a great many finely printed holiday postcards that were manufactured in europe. A postcard history captures the changing scenes of the river and downtown peoria from 1900 to 1950.
Sets, little phostint journeys, mechanical postcards, the panoramas, and many more. Postcard history series books 1 16 of 802 total 16 per page. Postcard collectors will find several new and interesting illustrated articles posted 3 times a week, our comprehensive forthcoming shows calendar, links to other. Information from the back of that card was reprinted below it. The immigrant story behind the classic greetings from. As for theodore hook himself, we are forever thankful. Yosemite falls california ca phostint postcard white border detroit publishing condition. Mcgills postcards were hugely popular in the mid20th century, with some designs selling millions.
Copies of all these books can be freely consulted from open shelves at the explore history centre at iwm london. Many postcard history and postcard artist links are included. While you may think you know some of historys most famous historical figures, the typical textbook leaves much to be desired. A guide book of collectible postcards whitman publishing. Perhaps surprisingly, the early modern period of history starts c. Nov 16, 2020 the postcard industry took a step back during the second world war. Spectacular photochrom postcards capture france in vibrant.
Most notable are their chromolithographed cards printed by ernest nister. Heres why old classic books are better than new books. Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products. By 1864 he had moved to new york to become and important book publisher.
Photochrom, fotochrom, photochrome or the aac process is a process for producing colorized. Need solid entrepreneurial advice with a side of inspiration and motivation. Postcards that are actual photographic replications were first produced around 1900. To create this postcard, the detroit publishing company used a process they called phostint, which transferred black and white photograph negatives onto lithograph plates. Yosemite collectible national parks postcards for sale ebay. While kodak was the major promoter of photo postcard production, the company used the term real photo less frequently than photographers and others in the marketplace from 1903 to ca.
All the books listed for the financial times and mckinsey business book of the year award. Publisher postcards antique publications post cards. There are good books out there detailing many of the issues surrounding the subjects presented on these pages that one can follow up with. Dec 11, 2018 if you do decide to collect postcards i recommend you obtain an informative postcard book and study it the reading will pay off. Browse our postcard history series, which explores the history of an area through vintage and nostalgic postcards. While many history books are dedicated to highlighting a few major achievements of each era, there are millions of stories that none. High quality scans have also been provided for your convenience. Fun and fascinating facts about famous figures you wont find in history books. Postcard collector, greetings from the way we were by barbara andrews. Sets postcards published in a group of 4, 6, 7, 8, or 12. In the 1980s, european postcard makers picked up on this theme, but abandoned the quaint innuendos and just went all out with brazen nudes. A postcard history local and regional history books. Conlie was a training camp for soldiers in the francoprussian war.
The building shown on the postcard was the home of the last mexican governor of new mexico, manuel armijo 17901853. The story of frederic remingtons moose hunting expedition to mattawa provides additional background. History of raphael tuck and sons ltd tuckdb postcards. In school, having a favorite class was usually dependent on the teacher. History of postcards postcard history postcard museum. Please view scans carefully to determine condition of card. These nine books about numerous topics regarding european histories on a continentwide basis rather than nation states will educate you about europe.
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