Used or unused and showing noticeable defects like handling or wear , it may have slight creasing and minor postal damage but this will not be detrimental to the overall appearance. Fair: A postcard which is intact but with writing or a heavy postmark cancellation which affects the picture and spoils its appearance.
It may have noticeably rounded corners and some creasing or edge damage, but it is still in a collectable state. The value would depend on rarity, but cards in this condition would not appeal to all collectors. Poor P : An incomplete postcard which shows an image that has been seriously affected.
Classed as a space-filler and worth very little. If you own a postcard or collection and you think it might be valuable, it's always a good idea to have it professionally appraised by experts with years of experience. If you intend to sell it at auction or via a Private Treaty Sale , this will help you obtain a fair price.
If you plan to keep it, your insurers will know exactly how much to list it for. We currently provide a postcard valuation service free of charge. To find out more, please email us - we'll be happy to offer any assistance you may need. Back to Guides. Postcard grading guide. How to value old postcards The value of old postcards is affected by many variable factors, but demand, condition and rarity often have the greatest influence on how much a postcard's worth.
Assessing an old postcard's value How to establish a card's age The first thing to do is to determine the approximate age of the cards, as the vast majority of cards issued after the s have very little value. What type of card is it? Postcard collectors are roughly divided into 2 camps; Those collecting topographical cards and social history Those collecting subject cards Often called 'topicals' in the US Topographical cards Topographical postcards and those depicting social history are by far the most important collecting area in the UK.
Topographical cards fall into two broad categories: Real photographic postcards: Printed direct from the negative and, in the 'Golden Age' of postcard production from to , these cards were often produced in very limited numbers by local photographers. Subject cards or 'topicals' Subject postcards: Collectors display an interest in a wide range of subjects - including animals, children, comics, shipping, novelty, railways and glamour.
How much are the stamps worth on an old postcard? How to Grade the Condition of Postcards As you would expect, the condition of an old or antique postcard is an extremely important factor in relation to its worth - just as it is with old coins and stamps. How Old is My Postcard? Visit our Postcard Age page for help in determining the age of vintage postcards.
If you are interested in old postcards, please take some time to explore this site. Postcards have found their way around the world for over years now, resulting in an infinite collection of beautiful and fascinating pictures and stories.
History in a Nutshell Although the elite started sending greeting cards in the 17th century, the postcard became more common around when machinery reduced printing costs and the stamp was introduced. At first, there was no room for greetings on the backside of the card, which held the address and the stamp, so many people wrote their greetings on the picture side. The Golden Age of the postcard started at the beginning of the 20th century with the introduction of the divided back; millions of postcards were produced and send in the US and Europe.
Why Collect Postcards? Nostalgia is one of the main reasons people collect postcards: pictures and stories on cards are often associated with memories from their own past.
Others collect postcards with photos or drawings from certain times or places for historical value. Compare a modern postcard from San Francisco with one from and you will be surprised to see how much has changed!
Historians actually study old postcards to find out about the people living in a certain town, lifestyle patterns, architectural differences and more. Last but not least, a good collection of vintage postcards can be worth quite some money now and days. Which Postcards to Collect? The cards were used as advertising pieces and often carried information about a shop or a sale.
They had writing on only one side since U. Most Ellen Clapsaddle postcards go for a tidy sum, but one that is in good condition and signed will obviously go for a lot more. This is one of the oldest photos of Iraq as well as one of the craziest stretched limos you will ever see!
Be sure to tip the driver a carrot.
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