For the families of soldiers in the first world war, letters and postcards were the only method of communication with their loved ones at. Use the map and links below to find a list of specialists in old antique postcards for a chosen area. World war i posters are increasing in recognition and value as new collectors discover the beauty and power of these historic artifacts. Soldiers prized these beautiful and artistic items. The great war has been recorded in many ways but in this book john laffin. We also feature an online subscription form where if you can receive regular email updates of the most recent additions in your area of interest. However these types of cards did not begin to dominate until about 1950 partially due to war shortages during wwii.
Rppc wwi era coast artillery cac 12 mortar and soldier great detail sharp. Copies of all these books can be freely consulted from open shelves at the explore history centre at iwm london. Jan 26, 2018 the golden era is thought to have ended around world war i, when the supply of german postcards, considered by many to be the best in the world, was cut off. Japanese military commercial aviation via postcards. Posted in 1840, the postcards value lay in its significant age, as well as the fact that it was among the earliest cards printed and mailed. By far, my favorite type of world war i postcard is the silk postcard. Vintage ww1, wwi postcard book british war memorials 24 postcards. Over that time, many war related keepsakes and novelties were produced, which are known as homefront collectibles. Old postcard ww1 lowthers lambs under canvas plus egypt snapshot. Set those postcards aside from modern versions and sell them individually. These envelopes are known to collectors as patriotic covers. Oct 10, 2019 postcard history is a free online magazine dedicated to vintage and historic picture postcards and the many stories associated with them.
Vintage military and war postcards collectors weekly. World war i military and propaganda vintage postcards. Background the first world war lasted from 1914 to november 11, 1918 the date on which the united states commemorates its war veterans, but the united states was an active participant for. One of the most important places from which the war was waged was right here at home. The postcard traders association has members in all parts of the world, though the majority are based in the uk. Make offer world war i silk embroidered birthday thoughts vintage postcard 19. The sale indicated the growing interest of world war ii collectors in items once owned by the italian dictator. War savings stamps were issued by the united states treasury department to help fund participation in world war i and world war ii. There are novelty exceptions, such as wooden postcards, copper postcards sold in the copper country of the u. For the families of soldiers in the first world war, letters and postcards were the only method of communication with their loved ones at the front.
World war 1 era nursing recruitment poster world war 1 nurse poster, new zealand. An illustrated history of the embroidered silk postcard, collins, ian. Pioneer postcards, which were printed before july 1, 1898 in the u. Civil war 18611865 patriotic stationeryillustrated. World war i posters schiffer book for collectors with. Many dealers and collectors look at ebay selling prices not opening bids or asking prices as a guide. The final score was actually paris reps 9 anzacs 6.
Dealers in old or antique postcards postcard information pages. World war i 19141918 military era collectible military postcards. This is of the anzac rugby team pictured in paris 1917. The book runs to 54 pages and has many illustrations of postcards featuring world war 1 events from society members collections with related stories. We offer books on all wars and time periods, especially heavy in ww 1 and 2.
Throughout the war, postcard publishers, printers, photographers and artists helped to boost the morale of the people both at home and the soldiers, sailors and airmen on. We feature richly illustrated articles designed to both inform and entertain postcard collectors and history buffs. The two albums and the postcard series are relatively recent acquisitions, while the french automakers publication was a routine acquisition of the 1910s. The war occurred at the heyday of the postcard as a social media. A 1907 postcard s value could be much higher than one from just a decade or two ago, depending on the type of card it is. Many of his military illustrations wound up on postcards during the first world war, especially by e. Postcards of world war 1 first world war postcards are not only beautiful and touching, they can give us an insight into events and relationships during the conflict. The last and current postcard era, which began about 1939, is the chrome era, a shortened version of photochrom without the e in american english. Ive started collecting wwi postcards in the last year and even i own some. How to find the value of old postcards rare, old, postmarks. As a visual artifact of the first world war and the perspective of one u.
Find a large selection of sizes and shapes for your postcard needs. World war i coincided with numerous advances in technology, resulting in the introduction of new hardware and combat accessories on the battlefield. The golden era is thought to have ended around world war i, when the supply of german postcards, considered by many to be the best in the world, was cut off. We also feature a line of limited edition reprints of scarce works in victorian, world war one and two history. Rare nazi swastika 1 reichspfennig german coin world war 2 ww2 with scarce swastika stamprandom color and value mnh 4. However, the first picturebacked governmentissued postal cards were produced in austriahungary, and the images depicted the francoprussian. While wartime demand extended the postcards lease on life, it also changed the nature of the medium. Despite best efforts some services may be disrupted. Vintage postcards age, value, postcard history and types of. Collector bookstore is a retailer of new books located in leavenworth, kansas. The book was actually matts idea, robynn said in a telephone interview from the couples home in novi, mich. This is widely regarded as the essential yearbook in the uk the postcard collectors companion. Get your hands on a customizable world war 1 postcard from zazzle.
Misses out on 5 stars purely as the cards are photographed mainly in black and white. We found cards at postcard collectors shows, on the internet, and from world war ii vets who had cards. We are also supported by members from the united states and the u. Im very disappointed and would not have purchased this book if i had seen it in a store. Theo matejko was a prolific hungarian illustrator who produced many works for books and magazines primarily in charcoal. Collectable wwi military postcards 19141918 for sale ebay. The message on the address side reads lost by 3 points after a great game. World war i has come down to us in indelible imagesthose of airplane. Common world war ii donations the national wwii museum. Collectable wwi military embroidered silk postcards 19141918. The publication would not have been possible without the funds received from the queensland government via its anzac centenary grants program. Postcards of surfers paradise, southport, broadbeach, burleigh heads, currumbin, coolangatta, tweed heads and the rest of the gold coast as well as brisbane and suburbs, world war 1 and early entertainers are keenly sought.
If the postcards are in poor condition, but originate after world war ii, you will likely want to sell them together, in bulk. Erich maria remarques all quiet on the western front an extraordinary collection of aerial photographs of world war one trenches has come to light nearly a. Postcard history is a free online magazine dedicated to vintage and historic picture postcards and the many stories associated with them we feature richly illustrated articles designed to both inform and entertain postcard collectors and history buffs. Have lots of old postcards or paper items that youd like to sell. We buy hundreds of thousands of vintage cards each year and will pay top dollar for your collection. Will appeal to both postcard collectors and those interested in the great war alike. The toronto postcard club is a nonprofit association of over 250 dedicated deltiologists. Read about the history of american red cross blood services. World war i postcard collection monash collections online. They scoured the nation looking for world war iiera postcards.
Ww1 real photograph postcard of german pows 1918 names on reverse. An area list may also include specialists for that region based elsewhere for example a dealer specialising in. Included in the download are three free books relating to the battle of the somme. Christmas carol festival postcard hokusai book of postcards this is alaska postcard chicago book of postcards a nilgai blue bull postcard yellowstonepark postcard the bug that bugs nobody postcard sojourner truth postcard persia postcard butterfly postcard eddy was a lady postcard the garden of eden postcard satan on his throne postcard. Please send a list of the titles you wish to donate. The picture postcards of the first world war,holt, toni and valmai holt london 1977.
Civil war 18611865 patriotic stationeryillustrated letterheads and envelopeswas widely used, particularly for letters to and from the battlefront. We also provide the most comprehensive listing of forthcoming shows around. The first world war, the war to end all wars, got underway just as the shine was coming off the golden age of postcards. Although these stamps were distinct from the postal savings stamps issued by the united states post office department, the post office nevertheless played a major role in promoting and distributing war savings stamps. Deltiology is the hobby of collecting post cards, ephemera and postal history.
Here are some resources for finding out what the going price is for many postcards. This book provides a unique view of the development of military and commercial aviation in japan from the pioneering years before world war i to the end of world war ii. Posted in 1840, the postcard s value lay in its significant age, as well as the fact that it was among the earliest cards printed and mailed. World war one antiques and memorabilia collectors weekly. Collectors guide to post cards paperback october 1, 1983.
This total death toll made up 1 per cent of the world s population at the time. German and austrian patriotic postcards issued during world war i show a wide variety of topics and artistic. Americas white border era resulted after world war one and the devastation of germanys high end printing industry which had. Postcard collecting has been a popular hobby for a long time, and the online auction site, ebay has made the hobby accessible to more people than even. For example, wristwatches, which had been popular as jewelry pieces for women, replaced the bulky pocket watches that had been favored by men. For many years he has been an avid collector of postage stamps and postcards, especially those related to world war i.
The postcards in this book are hard to see as they are not in color and instead are in shades of gray. Others find the catalogues with selling prices again, not the asking prices published by lyn knight auctions to be very useful. First world war 1 100 years celebration collectors. Military world war i postcards ww i 1 military post card. This ebook, the daily mail official war postcards is an informative 80page illustrated book which looks at this extraordinary series of 176 ww1 picture postcards. If any postcards originate before world war ii, they will be more valuable. From 19411945, everyone and everything was focused on the war effort. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for world war i 191418 collectable postcards. Why did first world war soldiers on the western front send their loved ones silk embroidered postcards, with examples from the archives of europeana.
Digitised collection of a selection of world war i postcards held in the rare books collection, monash university library. Postcard history a magazine for the postcard collector. Our home base is in toronto, ontario, canada but we have members from all across canada. Help save a life by donating blood to the american red cross today. From pre1900 victorian times to the modern day, collectable postcards cover all.
We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Joblot 40 ww1 army photograph postcard black white military daily mail war photo. Feedback is important for both seller and buyer so please do it.
The first thing youll need to do if you have older postcards is determine the age of each of them. German world war i photographic postcards nypl digital. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. From pre1900 victorian times to the modern day, collectable postcards cover all aspects of art, culture and history. Postcard collections and accumulations including deceased estates purchased. Paul petersen is a retired physician and officer in the us naval reserve. Included in the grouping is a selection of rare ymca unit history paperwork which gives names and identities to many of the women and men who served alongside kittie. Buyers may want them for reuse in art or other projects. Many of these post cards have come from a bound album of an unidentified person, which appears to have been put together by a young australian when on tour in europe in 19111918. The author john laffin is a renowned war historian and has written a fascinating commentary describing the developing relationship of the postcard with this terrible conflict. We found cards at postcard collectors shows, on the internet, and from world war ii. World war 1 field service postcards from the front with images.
Book world war i in postcards by john laffin ww1 post card. Sell old postcards selling or consigning your vintage. This book looks at the role of the postcard in the war, both as a propaganda tool by the authorities and also as a communication means between friends and family split apart by the war. World war 1 memorabilia for sale in uk view 25 bargains.
I was lucky enough to track down a large grouping of ephemera collected during the war by a ymca canteen entertainer, a miss kittie kunz. Collectable wwi military embroidered silk postcards 1914. The world war one commemorative issue of postcard pillar a most interesting issue reminded me of one particular postcard in my rugby collection. Jan 02, 2001 the author john laffin is a renowned war historian and has written a fascinating commentary describing the developing relationship of the postcard with this terrible conflict. When war erupted in august 1914, picture postcards were already the perfect medium to provide a link between the men on active service and their families and friends at home. Picture postcard annual 2015 by reflections published by reflections of a bygone age. Collection of german postcards relating to the first world war, 1914. Vintage postcards, old postcards, antique postcards for collectors. World war one, vintage photograph, world history, 1916, museum quality photo art print. A postcard or post card is a rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard intended for writing and mailing without an envelope. Oct 06, 2014 this total death toll made up 1 per cent of the world s population at the time. We are admirers and collectors of vintage postcards. A history of the world is a partnership between the bbc and the british museum that focuses on world history, involving collaborations between teams across the bbc.