The birth of the postcard can be traced back to the mid-19th century when individuals began sending simple illustrated cards through the mail. The first official postcard, known as a "correspondence card," was introduced in Austria in 1869. These early postcards featured a blank space for a message on one side and an image on the other, but lacked the divided back we associate with modern postcards.

The late 19th and early 20th centuries marked the Golden Age of Postcards, characterized by a surge in popularity and artistic creativity. Advances in printing technology, such as chromolithography, made mass production of colourful and elaborate postcards feasible. This era witnessed the rise of "souvenir cards," featuring images of tourist destinations, landmarks, and cultural scenes.

In 1907, a pivotal change occurred with the introduction of the divided back postcard, allowing for both the address and message to be written on the back, more...

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1912 Stockholm Postcards: Group with Numbers 119, 191, 192, 194,…

1912 Stockholm Postcards Featuring Female Swimmers

1912 Stockholm Postcards: Group with Numbers 119, 191, 192, 194, 199, 204 (Fanny Durack, Wilhelmemina Wylie and Jennie Fletcher, the three best lady swimmers), 205 & 214. One postally used from William Alexander in Stockholm to his wife in Scotland,…

Collection of 19th century and later Christmas and new Years…

Vintage Holiday Postcards Collection

Collection of 19th century and later Christmas and new Years postcards

An album containing early 20th century Novelity postcards of…

Childhood Chronicles: Vintage Novelty Postcards

An album containing early 20th century Novelity postcards of children

Collection of assorted portrait postcards

Portrait Postcard Collection

Collection of assorted portrait postcards

Collection of coloured postcards of children

Colorful Kids: A Postcard Collection

Collection of coloured postcards of children

Collection of black and white postcards of children

Monochrome Kids: A Collection of Vintage Postcards

Collection of black and white postcards of children

Collection of postcards of scholastic and musical scenes

Scholastic and Musical Moments: A Postcard Collection

Collection of postcards of scholastic and musical scenes

Collection of 19th century and later postcards of fancy dress…

Fancy Dress and Luna Park Postcard Collection

Collection of 19th century and later postcards of fancy dress and theme Park scenes including Luna Park

Collection of animal and Zoo Themed postcards

Wild Postcards: Animals and Zoos

Collection of animal and Zoo Themed postcards

Small group of 19th century and later Gardens and floral…

Floral Postcards: A 19th Century Garden Collection

Small group of 19th century and later Gardens and floral postcards

Small collection of 19th century and later beach and Bathing…

Seaside Memories: Vintage Bathing Postcards

Small collection of 19th century and later beach and Bathing Themed postcards

Small collection of Maritme Themed postcards including Balmoral…

Seaside Serenade: Maritime Postcard Collection

Small collection of Maritme Themed postcards including Balmoral beach, Mosman's bay, lake Narrabeen etc.

Small collection of transport themed postcards including horse…

Transport Through Time: A Postcard Collection

Small collection of transport themed postcards including horse and cart, automobiles, planes

An album of early 20th century portrait postcards

Vintage Faces: Early 20th Century Portrait Postcards

An album of early 20th century portrait postcards

Small group of postcards of N.S.W including Botanic Gardens,…

NSW Postcard Collection: Gardens, Parks, and Bay Views

Small group of postcards of N.S.W including Botanic Gardens, Hyde Park, Mossman Bay

An album of Kodak postcards mainly comprised of portraits

Faces of Kodak: A Portrait Album

An album of Kodak postcards mainly comprised of portraits

Good collection vintage postcards on Dachshunds, including many…

Vintage Dachshund Postcard Collection: 75 Comic Cards

Good collection vintage postcards on Dachshunds, including many comic ones, approx 75 cards

'Titanic': Nice Postcard Group, Noted 'The Most Apalling…

'Titanic' Postcard Collection with Rare 'Carpathia' Card

'Titanic': Nice Postcard Group, Noted 'The Most Apalling Disaster in Maritime History' card postmarked Southampton '4pm 1 May 12' (16 days after 'Titanic' sunk); R.M.S.'Carpathia' postcard (rare); 'The S.S.Titanic' card postmarked New York 15 May 1921…

Two boxes of world postcards including novelties

Global Postcard Collection with Fun Surprises

Two boxes of world postcards including novelties

Comic golfing postcards: c1900-80s, some risque, artists…

Vintage Golfing Postcards, Risque & Humorous (62 items)

Comic golfing postcards: c1900-80s, some risque, artists include Donald McGill. G/VG. (62 items)

Jewish: c1902-25 collection of comic postcards, mainly British…

Collection of Vintage Jewish Comic Postcards

Jewish: c1902-25 collection of comic postcards, mainly British including Donald McGill (5), also noted USA, Sweden and Germany. (24 items)

Ships and Shipping: includes 2 'Titanic' postcards; coal ships…

Maritime Memories: Titanic, Coal Ships, and More!

Ships and Shipping: includes 2 'Titanic' postcards; coal ships in Newcastle; shipping on the Yarra river, etc. (97 items)

Comic postcards, c1910-70s collection in album, a large…

Comic Postcards Collection: 1910-70s

Comic postcards, c1910-70s collection in album, a large assortment of comic cards, artists include McGill, Trow, Taylor, Quip, Sin, Tempest, Mabel Lucie Attwell, Comicus, Chas. Fair/VG. (300 items)

World postcards: North America; Tonkin/china; South Africa;…

300+ World Postcards: North America, Tonkin, South Africa & Europe

World postcards: North America; Tonkin/china; South Africa; European; Danish etc. inspection will reward. 300+ cards

A vintage post card album containing 100 cards comprising the…

Vintage Postcard Album - Telegraph, Gardening, Golf, War, Travel & More

A vintage post card album containing 100 cards comprising the Weekly Telegraph, Gardening Hints, golf, war, Shipping, travel, 1920s and 1930s.

Comic postcards: collection in album, noted Sport (53)…

Comic Postcards Collection - Sports, Spanking, and Art

Comic postcards: collection in album, noted Sport (53) including baseball (some rare cards), billiards, bowls, boxing & darts; spanking/smacks (43); Art (42). Fair/VG. (138 items)

Comic postcards: collection in album, noted music related (72)…

Musical Mosquitoes: Comic Postcard Collection

Comic postcards: collection in album, noted music related (72) & mosquitoes (5). Fair/VG.(77)

Comic postcards: collection including celebrities, noted…

Celebrity Comic Postcard Collection

Comic postcards: collection including celebrities, noted Charlie Chaplin (9), Jack Hobbs, Mae West, Betty Grable, lady Godiva; Swinging 60s; cosmetics. Fair/VG.(81 items)

Group including antique & vintage postcards, 3 x albums of…

Vintage Postcards and Trade Cards Collection

Group including antique & vintage postcards, 3 x albums of Tuckfields trade cards, five albums shell trade cards, Italian bank note, old photograph. 100+ items

A small collection of erotica including a brass dish, reclining…

Erotic Objects and Postcards

A small collection of erotica including a brass dish, reclining figure, spy camera and a collection of erotic postcards

Various toys & Ephemera, including 1920s boxed enamel teaset;…

Vintage Toy & Ephemera Collection

Various toys & Ephemera, including 1920s boxed enamel teaset; Hornsby cattle wagon; Windsor & New ton stencilling set; and 25 postcards, mostly Japanese, etc.

Wide range of ephemera, early 1900's to recent years, in 2…

Ephemera Collection: Vintage & Modern Collectibles

Wide range of ephemera, early 1900's to recent years, in 2 large boxes. With various earlier cinderellas & vignettes including World WarI patriotic labels, range of matchbox and cigar labels etc; modern collectables including various Simpsons cards,…

Houston Sisters: Collection of photographs, postcards, news…

Houston Sisters Memorabilia Set

Houston Sisters: Collection of photographs, postcards, news clippings & letter; plus 2 boomerangs & an Australiana leather satchel. (19 items)

Six vintage hand coloured Japanese postcards c1900

Vintage Japanese Hand Coloured Postcards (c1900)

Six vintage hand coloured Japanese postcards c1900

Postcards: 'Discovery' Antarctic Series [Df-2 & Df-4]. Two…

Antarctic Discovery Postcards, 1904

Postcards: 'Discovery' Antarctic Series [Df-2 & Df-4]. Two cards showing 'Armitage's Party' & 'Emperor Penguin Rookery At Commencement Of Great Barrier'. Circa 1904

1912 Stockholm: Nice collection of official postcards with Nos.…

1912 Stockholm Official Postcard Collection

1912 Stockholm: Nice collection of official postcards with Nos.50, 73, 79, 160, 161, 178, 186 (2), 188, 198, 208, 209, 216, 218, 220 (2), 230, 233, 234, 275, 281, 282. Includes Opening Ceremony, shooting, gymnastics, track & field events, diving, swimming…

A selection of vintage Fashion postcards approximately 77;…

Vintage French Fashion Postcards Collection

A selection of vintage Fashion postcards approximately 77; French; early 1900s; good condition

A selection of vintage vistas postcards approximately 73;…

Vintage French Vistas Postcard Collection

A selection of vintage vistas postcards approximately 73; French; early 1900s; good condition, writing on back and stamp to front

A selection of sentimental postcards approximately 55; French,…

Sentimental Postcard Collection

A selection of sentimental postcards approximately 55; French, English; early 1900s; good condition, writing on back, some with stamps

A selection of Une Pensee postcards approximately 25; French;…

Vintage French Postcards: Une Pensee Collection

A selection of Une Pensee postcards approximately 25; French; early 1900s; good condition

Postcards: A collection of black & white and colour postcards…

Maritime Postcard Collection: 500 Ships in Black & White

Postcards: A collection of black & white and colour postcards of passenger and commercial shipping, used and unused (approx. 500)

Postcards: A collection of black & white and colour postcards…

500 Shipping Postcards: Vintage and Modern Collection

Postcards: A collection of black & white and colour postcards of passenger and commercial shipping, used and unused (approx. 500)

Postcards: A collection of black & white and colour postcards…

Paddle and Channel Steamers Postcard Collection

Postcards: A collection of black & white and colour postcards of paddle steamers and Channel steamers, used and unused (approx. 250)

A collection of naval black & white and colour photographs in…

Naval Photograph Collection: Black and White to Colour

A collection of naval black & white and colour photographs in various formats, mostly in annotated albums (approx. 500) and including a small number of postcards

Postcards: A collection of black & white and colour postcards…

Shipping Postcard Collection: 600 Black & White and Color

Postcards: A collection of black & white and colour postcards of passenger and commercial shipping, used and unused (approx. 600)

Postcards: A collection of black & white postcards of passenger…

500 Unused Black & White Shipping Postcards Collection

Postcards: A collection of black & white postcards of passenger and commercial shipping, unused (approx. 500)

Postcards: A collection of black & white postcards of passenger…

Vintage Shipping Postcard Collection - 500 Unused B&W Cards

Postcards: A collection of black & white postcards of passenger and commercial shipping, unused (approx. 500)

Postcards: A collection of black & white and colour postcards…

500 Unused Shipping Postcards: Black & White and Color Collection

Postcards: A collection of black & white and colour postcards of passenger and commercial shipping, unused (approx. 500)

Postcards: A collection of black & white postcards of passenger…

600 Unused Black & White Shipping Postcards Collection

Postcards: A collection of black & white postcards of passenger and commercial shipping, unused (approx. 600)

Postcards: A collection of black & white and colour postcards…

Shipping Postcard Collection: 500+ Unused Black & White/Colour Cards

Postcards: A collection of black & white and colour postcards of passenger and commercial shipping including paddle steamers, unused (approx. 500) including some larger format cards

A diverse collection of ship photographs and postcards in…

Assorted Ship Photos and Postcards Collection

A diverse collection of ship photographs and postcards in various formats; in 5 albums and 2 frames. (230)

A collection of photographs and postcards in 4 albums; mostly…

Coastal Paddle Steamers: A Photographic Collection

A collection of photographs and postcards in 4 albums; mostly English coastal paddle steamers (200+)

c1905-40 postcards (101) in 3 albums, noted cricket (2) and few…

Vintage Postcard Collection with Cricket and Advertising

c1905-40 postcards (101) in 3 albums, noted cricket (2) and few advertising; plus 1960s 45rpm record postcards (3).

Vintage postcards housed in 2 albums including 'S.S. Orcades';…

Vintage Postcard Collection (200+)

Vintage postcards housed in 2 albums including 'S.S. Orcades'; Scotland, Ceylon: P&O shipping; European etc. (200+)

Risque Postcards, complete set [50] reprinted Letterpress…

Limited Edition Risque Letterpress Postcards Set

Risque Postcards, complete set [50] reprinted Letterpress postcards published by D.Constance Ltd of Littlehampton, limited edition 57/250. VG condition.

Scrap album, late 19th/early 20th century American album…

Negro Postcards: A Historical Scrapbook

Scrap album, late 19th/early 20th century American album including a range of 'Negro' postcards

Maritime & ships: album of 132 vintage & antique postcards

Vintage Maritime Postcard Album

Maritime & ships: album of 132 vintage & antique postcards

Monty Noble, display comprising signature on piece, window…

Monty Noble Memorabilia Display

Monty Noble, display comprising signature on piece, window mounted with postcard & original drawing by Chris Meadows, framed & glazed, overall 54 x 44 cm. (Monty Noble played 42 Tests 1897-1909)

Daylesford: c1910 'Pictorial Post Cards - Set of Six - Series 1…

Daylesford Pictorial Postcards - Set of Six (1910)

Daylesford: c1910 'Pictorial Post Cards - Set of Six - Series 1 - Beautifully Colored - Photos by J. P. Mason' in original envelope of purchase. Rare.

Postcards: Group including country scenes, real photos,…

Vintage Postcards: Country, Real Photos, Toorloo House, Gold Mining

Postcards: Group including country scenes, real photos, 'Toorloo House, Lake Tyers', gold mining etc. 55+ Cards.

A photographic postcard of the 'All Blacks' 1907

"All Blacks" 1907 Photographic Postcard

A photographic postcard of the 'All Blacks' 1907

Ships: An attractive collection of postcard including a nice…

Japanese Ship Postcard Collection

Ships: An attractive collection of postcard including a nice range of Japanese cards. (119 items)

Three postcard albums. 1920s-30s Canada & Nth America Tour…

Vintage Postcard Albums from Around the World

Three postcard albums. 1920s-30s Canada & Nth America Tour (mixed used & unused); c.1910 European Tour (postally unused); c.1965 European (postally unused).

Three vintage 'Winnie the Pooh' sketched postcards, by E H…

Vintage Winnie the Pooh Sketched Postcards by E H Shepard

Three vintage 'Winnie the Pooh' sketched postcards, by E H Shepard, 9.5 cm x 14 cm

Album of vintage and antique postcards including Irish,…

Vintage Postcards: A Journey Through Time

Album of vintage and antique postcards including Irish, European, aviation etc.

Album of postcards. Mostly British views & subjects. Mostly…

British Postcard Collection: 200+ Views & Subjects

Album of postcards. Mostly British views & subjects. Mostly unused. 200+.

Collection of early postcards. Themes include Australiana,…

Vintage Postcard Collection: Australiana, Stage Personalities & Greetings

Collection of early postcards. Themes include Australiana, early 20th century stage personalities, & greeting cards. Approx. 60 in total.

Four early French aviation postcards

Early French Aviation Postcards Collection

Four early French aviation postcards

Early postcard album, mainly English & European scenes

European Escapades: A Postcard Album

Early postcard album, mainly English & European scenes

Two framed early postcards Edward VIII 18 cm x 12.5 cm and 16.5…

Framed Edward VIII Postcard Collection

Two framed early postcards Edward VIII 18 cm x 12.5 cm and 16.5 cm x 11 cm

Three Japanese postcards painted on textured paper, mid 20th…

Colorful Japanese Postcards with Geisha and Firewood

Three Japanese postcards painted on textured paper, mid 20th century, brightly painted with geisha & a young man with firewood, lime green mount & red frame, 70 x 23 cm

Collection of c360 postcards from the USA.

USA c360 Postcard Collection

Collection of c360 postcards from the USA.

Two albums of early postcards

Vintage Postcard Treasures

Two albums of early postcards

Two early photographs, one of Victor Hugo framed with a signed…

Framed photos: Hugo and Braque with signed letters

Two early photographs, one of Victor Hugo framed with a signed letter excerpt, the other of Georges Braque framed with a signed postcard. The Hugo photograph 11 cm high, the Braque 11 x 15 cm

Collection of postcards and photographs of Papua New Guinea and…

Papua New Guinea & Kiriwina Mission Postcards and Photos

Collection of postcards and photographs of Papua New Guinea and the Methodist Mission Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands, circa 1905, some cards used by Sister Elizabeth (Bessie) Corfield. Provenance: The Rev. Waterhouse Family Collection

A collection of over 100 vintage N.Z. and other postcards,…

Vintage Postcard Collection with Humorous and N.Z. Cards

A collection of over 100 vintage N.Z. and other postcards, includes humorous, etc.

Three early postcards, including 'Weary Arthur Photographer',…

Vintage Postcard Collection: Arthur, George, Military, and Dempsey

Three early postcards, including 'Weary Arthur Photographer', 'George Schilling' and military 'Tea Revives you' and two Jack Dempsey postcards, (5)

One album: antique and later shipping postcards including…

Nautical Nostalgia: Antique Postcards and Dreadnoughts

One album: antique and later shipping postcards including dreadnoughts

One album: antique shipping postcards

Postcard Voyages

One album: antique shipping postcards

A large postcard album, with international cards, greetings…

Flower Family's Diverse Postcard Collection

A large postcard album, with international cards, greetings cards, film stars and early N.Z. postcards. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

A large postcard album, filled with vintage coloured postcards…

Flower Family's Vintage Postcard Album

A large postcard album, filled with vintage coloured postcards featuring Asti beauties, biblical scenes, copies of Old Masters, as well as many old black and white travel postcards. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

Maizena Advertising Postcards for the Exposition Universelle…

Maizena & Samuel Cupples Co. Postcard Collection

Maizena Advertising Postcards for the Exposition Universelle 1904, St. Louis, U.S.A. New York: National Starch Co., 'Maizena' cards (8) each with a colour lithographic illustration of major exhibition buildings (labelled in French); verso are recipes in…

A large collection of postcards (various makers) including…

Vintage Postcards and Advertisements Collection

A large collection of postcards (various makers) including hold-to-the-light types and real photo types; various chromo-lithographic cards and hand-outs including from the large size 'Au Bon Marche' series; Bleu Richter; Le Chocolat Lombard; Singer Sewing…

Postcard & Trade Card collection; mainly chromo-lithographic…

Chromo-lithographic Advertisements Postcard & Trade Card Collection

Postcard & Trade Card collection; mainly chromo-lithographic types with advertisements on reverse. Noted Muller Boulangerie, A. Grassin, Galeries de la Bastille, Chocolat Choquart, Liebig, Maison Aristide Boucicaut, Chocolat Guerin-Boutron, Chocolat Ibled…

Postcards: A collection including 'Chocolat Devinck'…

Assorted Postcards Collection: 113 Pieces

Postcards: A collection including 'Chocolat Devinck' chromo-lithographs (12); Schaeffner (3); other country flag types (14); various Papeghin photographic types (61); Cormault (4); plus others. (Total: 113)

Postcards: A collection of cards including Valentine's 'Entente…

Postcard Collection: Entente Cordiale, Glass Furnace, and More

Postcards: A collection of cards including Valentine's 'Entente Cordiale' series, Mark & Moody's 'Views at the Glass Furnace' series, Valentine's Canadian Pavilion series, Valentine's 'Officials', and others. (Total: 89).

'Captain B. Hinkler Remarkable Flight from London to Bundaberg'…

Captain Hinkler's Epic Flight to Bundaberg

'Captain B. Hinkler Remarkable Flight from London to Bundaberg' vintage postcard

An original photographic post card of George Coulthard, 1880

George Coulthard, 1880: A Vintage Photographic Postcard

An original photographic post card of George Coulthard, 1880

1911 Turin International Exhibition: a collection of postcards…

1911 Turin Exhibition Postcards and Memorabilia Collection

1911 Turin International Exhibition: a collection of postcards (35), a souvenir booklet, a pamphlet and an entrance ticket. (38 items).

A collection of 31 old N.Z. postcards, interesting subjects.

Vintage New Zealand Postcards: A Captivating Collection

A collection of 31 old N.Z. postcards, interesting subjects.

A collection of over 100 vintage postcards, of movie stars,…

Vintage Hollywood: 100+ Postcards of Movie Stars & Scenes

A collection of over 100 vintage postcards, of movie stars, pictorial scenes, etc.

A collection of approx. 100 vintage postcards, including floral…

Vintage Postcard Collection with Silk Florals

A collection of approx. 100 vintage postcards, including floral silk cards.

Vintage album 1930s postcards & photographs album of…

1930s UK Postcard & Photo Album

Vintage album 1930s postcards & photographs album of photographs and postcards from a 1930s visit to the United Kingdom

'Out First Ball', original painting by Dugald Wynne (based on…

'First Ball Folly'

'Out First Ball', original painting by Dugald Wynne (based on the humorous postcards by E.P.Kinsella, c1902), framed, overall 23 x 35 cm.

An album containing a mixed range of postcards (62), trade…

Mixed Vintage Cards Collection

An album containing a mixed range of postcards (62), trade cards (37) and cigarette cards (38) incls some later reprints.

Mabel Lucie Attwell Collectables, includes Carlton Ware…

Mabel Lucie Attwell Collectables Set

Mabel Lucie Attwell Collectables, includes Carlton Ware handpainted set of thimbles Ltd.ed.92/1000 & 45 record ' It's the Boo Boos' & postcard 'I'se Such a good little girl - Sometimes!' & another 'Boo Boo' thimble