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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Carlton: Champion Footballers Series: A. McDonald postcard,…

Carlton: Champion Footballers Series: A. McDonald postcard, circa 1915. Unused. Rarity rating: 10. (cnr bend lower right.).

Carlton: Champion Footballers Series: Edward Brown postcard,…

Carlton: Champion Footballers Series: Edward Brown postcard, circa 1915. Unused. Rarity rating: 10. (cnr bend lower right.)

Carlton: Champion Footballers Series: William Dick postcard,…

Carlton: Champion Footballers Series: William Dick postcard, circa 1915. Unused. Rarity rating: 10. Cpl. minor bends at top.

1905-06 'Our Footballers - Series No.1' picture postcard for…

Rare Footballer Caricature Postcard from 1905

1905-06 'Our Footballers - Series No.1' picture postcard for '(Flash) Percy Trotter, Fitzroy' with player caricature by Vasco Loureiro, Fair condition, postally used from Geelong to Toorak in July 1905. Extremely rare - only six cards known.

1890s-2000s collection including Cartes-de-Visite (31) with two…

Historic Australian Photograph Collection

1890s-2000s collection including Cartes-de-Visite (31) with two showing Charles Dickens & three showing houses or businesses; cabinet cards (42); stereographs (12); real photo postcards (23), later photos in various sizes (600 approx); and a range of…

c1905 Valentines 'League Series' Postcard for Collingwood. Good…

Valentines Collingwood League Series Postcard (1905)

c1905 Valentines 'League Series' Postcard for Collingwood. Good condition.

League Football Series postcard 1907 Essendon extremely rare…

League Football Series postcard 1907 Essendon extremely rare and in very fine condition

Richmond Football Club 1909 photographic postcard of the team…

Richmond Football Club 1909 Team Photographic Postcard

Richmond Football Club 1909 photographic postcard of the team by J.E. Barnes, Kew. Unused, with printed statement 'Issued by Lincoln, Stuart & Co general Outfitters.' verso.

1906 Valentine's 'League Series' picture postcard for Fitzroy,…

Fitzroy Valentine's League Series Postcard, Fine Used Under Cover

1906 Valentine's 'League Series' picture postcard for Fitzroy, Fine used under cover.

Collingwood: c1945-51 Chas Boyles 'Victorian Footballers…

Collingwood Football Postcards Collection

Collingwood: c1945-51 Chas Boyles 'Victorian Footballers Postcards' (9) including Lou Richards, plus 'Team Postcards' with 1948 Collingwood. Fair/VG

1906 Valentine's 'League Series' picture postcard for West…

Scarce West Melbourne VFA Postcard (1906)

1906 Valentine's 'League Series' picture postcard for West Melbourne in the Vfa (1879-1880 & 1899-1907), Very Fine unused. Colourful, attractive and very scarce.

1915 Sport Magazine 'Footballer Postcard' for 'Collingwood F.C.…

Dan Minogue: Versatile Footballer and Record-Breaking Coach

1915 Sport Magazine 'Footballer Postcard' for 'Collingwood F.C. - D.Minogue'. Good condition Dan Minogue played for three clubs - Collingwood, Richmond & Hawthorn, and also coached at five clubs - a record that has never been equalled

1906 Fred Booty 'Football Series' postcards published by V.S.M.…

Vintage Football Postcard Collection (5 cards)

1906 Fred Booty 'Football Series' postcards published by V.S.M. (3/6) - 'Kicking a Behind', 'Seeing the Umpire Home' & 'A Follower'; plus (2/6) published by O.S.& P.C. - 'Kicking a Behind' & 'A Follower'. Fair/G. (5 items)

c1910 the Weekly Times postcard 'Victorian Footballers' (1/84…

Rare Victorian Footballers Postcard with M. Herbert (Collingwood)

c1910 the Weekly Times postcard 'Victorian Footballers' (1/84 known) - M.Herbert (Collingwood). G/VG. Rarity 9

c1910 The Weekly Times postcard 'Victorian Footballers', F.…

c1910 The Weekly Times postcard 'Victorian Footballers', F. Elliott (Captain, Carlton). Very fine unused condition.

c1910 'The Weekly Times' postcard 'Victorian Footballers', N.…

c1910 'The Weekly Times' postcard 'Victorian Footballers', N.Clark (Carlton). Vf unused.

Collingwood: c1942-62 Charles Boyles real photo 'VFL Teams…

Collingwood VFL Teams Postcards and Autograph Page

Collingwood: c1942-62 Charles Boyles real photo 'VFL Teams Postcards' (13) for 1942, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1957, 1958, 1960 & 1962;also player postcards - Graeme Fellowes, Thorold Merrett & bill Serong;plus 1940 autograph page…

1908 Talma postcard 'St Kilda Football Team 1908'. Fair/G…

St Kilda Football Team 1908 Postcard

1908 Talma postcard 'St Kilda Football Team 1908'. Fair/G condition.

Two early Carlton Football Club photographic postcards, a.…

Early Carlton Football Club Postcards Featuring McDonald and Bailey

Two early Carlton Football Club photographic postcards, a. Mcdonald, C 1914 and George Bailey, 1947

1919 real-photo postcard 'Richmond F.C.1919. Are We Downhearted?…

Rare 1919 Richmond FC Grand Final Real-Photo Postcard

1919 real-photo postcard 'Richmond F.C.1919. Are We Downhearted? No'. G/VG. Extremely rare in 1919 Richmond made their first Grand Final appearnce, losing to Collingwood. They went on to win premierships in 1920 & 1921

Collingwood: c1945-51 Chas. Boyles real photo 'VFL Teams…

1951 Collingwood Team Signed Real Photo Postcard

Collingwood: c1945-51 Chas. Boyles real photo 'VFL Teams Postcards', 1951 Collingwood team with 20 signatures on reverse including Phonse Kyne, Bob Rose, Lou Richards, Ron Richards, Mick Twomey, Neil Mann, Kevin Coghlan, Peter Lucas. G/VG

Carlton Team Photographic Postcards: 1913, 1922 (by Paramount),…

Carlton Team Photographic Postcards: 1913, 1922 (by Paramount), 1923 (Don Photo Series) and 1928 (by J.J.N. Barnett, Hobart); the last depicting the team that played against a Southern Tasmanian combined team in Hobart on 6th October 1928. (4 items).

c1910 The Weekly Times postcard 'Victorian Footballers', W.…

c1910 The Weekly Times postcard 'Victorian Footballers', W. Payne (Carlton). Good unused.

C1940-51 Chas. Boyles real photo 'VFL Teams postcards' for…

Collingwood Football Postcards Collection

C1940-51 Chas. Boyles real photo 'VFL Teams postcards' for Collingwood (4 different - 1946, 1948, 1953 & 1960); and 'Victorian Footballers postcards' for Collingwood players (4). Fair/G

1924 Don photo series postcard 'C.Mccarthy, Footscray F.C.'.…

1924 Footscray F.C. Don McCarthy Postcard

1924 Don photo series postcard 'C.Mccarthy, Footscray F.C.'. G/VG.

Pc c1965 Prouds Paint 'VFL Footballer Postcard' showing Jack…

Jack Clarke Essendon Footballer Postcard with Faded Signature

Pc c1965 Prouds Paint 'VFL Footballer Postcard' showing Jack Clarke (Essendon), with faded Jack Clarke signature on front. G/VG. Rare

1906 'Fred Booty Football Series Postcards' (2/6) comprising…

Fred Booty Football Postcards (2) - Used

1906 'Fred Booty Football Series Postcards' (2/6) comprising 'Kicking a Behind' & 'A Follower', both fine used. (Qty 2)

1906 Handy 'Football Sayings Cartoon Postcards' (2/6) - 'A Kick…

Football Sayings Postcards: Kick Off and Push Behind

1906 Handy 'Football Sayings Cartoon Postcards' (2/6) - 'A Kick Off' & 'A Push Behind'. G/VG

C1940-51 Chas.Boyles real photo 'VFL Teams Postcard' for…

Vintage Football Postcards for Fitzroy and Carlton Players

C1940-51 Chas.Boyles real photo 'VFL Teams Postcard' for Fitzroy; and 'Victorian Footballers Postcard' for Bob Chitty (Carlton). Fair/G.

1906 Fred Booty 'Football Series' postcard (this one unlisted)…

"Football Dribbling" Postcard by Fred Booty (1906)

1906 Fred Booty 'Football Series' postcard (this one unlisted) - 'Dribbling', published by V.S.M. Fair/G

1906 Fred Booty 'Football Series' postcard (this one unlisted)…

Football Follower

1906 Fred Booty 'Football Series' postcard (this one unlisted) - 'A Follower', published by V.S.M. Fair/G

c1910 The Weekly Times postcard 'Victorian Footballers', V.…

c1910 The Weekly Times postcard 'Victorian Footballers', V. Gardiner (Carlton). Good unused condition

1907 Valentine's picture postcard 'Football Cartoons - A…

Football Rivals: Carlton vs Fitzroy

1907 Valentine's picture postcard 'Football Cartoons - A Friendly Meeting, Carlton v Fitzroy', minor corner bend, unused.

C1910 the Weekly Times postcard 'Victorian Footballers' [1/84…

Rare Victorian Footballers Postcard Featuring W. Busbridge (Essendon)

C1910 the Weekly Times postcard 'Victorian Footballers' [1/84 known] - W.Busbridge (Essendon). Fair/G. Rarity 9.

1906 Fred Booty 'Football Series' postcard (1/3 known) -…

Football Umpire Escort: 1906 Vintage Postcard

1906 Fred Booty 'Football Series' postcard (1/3 known) - 'Seeing the umpire home', published by V.S.M. Fair/G. condition

Essendon, 1923 Don Photo Series postcard 'Essendon F.C.' team…

Essendon Football Club Memorabilia Set

Essendon, 1923 Don Photo Series postcard 'Essendon F.C.' team photo; plus original photographs of John Coleman, Ken Fraser (signed on reverse) & Rowley Watt. G/VG

1906 Fred Booty 'Football Series' postcard (this one unlisted)…

1906 Football Follower Postcard

1906 Fred Booty 'Football Series' postcard (this one unlisted) - 'A Follower', published by O.S.& P.C.Co. G/VG. condition

1906 Fred Booty 'Football Series' postcard (1/3 known) - 'A…

"Difficult Angle" Football Postcard (1906)

1906 Fred Booty 'Football Series' postcard (1/3 known) - 'A diffcult angle', published by O.S.& P.C.Co. Fair/G. condition

1906 Fred Booty 'Football Series' postcard (1/3 known) -…

Football Series: Kicking a Behind

1906 Fred Booty 'Football Series' postcard (1/3 known) - 'Kicking a Behind', published by V.S.M. Fair/G

c1910 The Weekly Times postcard 'Victorian Footballers', (1/84…

Rare 1910 Footballers Postcard featuring N. Clark (Carlton)

c1910 The Weekly Times postcard 'Victorian Footballers', (1/84 known), N.Clark (Carlton). Fair/G condition

1906 Valentine's 'League Series' picture postcard for…

1906 Valentine's 'League Series' picture postcard for Collingwood, Used.

1907 Valentine's picture postcard 'Football Cartoons - A…

1907 Valentine's picture postcard 'Football Cartoons - A Friendly Meeting, Carlton v Fitzroy', Fine Used to a Carlton address.

Postcard: 'A run down the Centre' with artwork by Redmond Nolan,…

Postcard: 'A run down the Centre' with artwork by Redmond Nolan, 1906; from a series of six 'Football Expressions'; issued by V.S.M. and used in July 1906 from Geelong.

South Melbourne Football Club 1909 photographic postcard of the…

South Melbourne FC 1909 Team Photographic Postcard

South Melbourne Football Club 1909 photographic postcard of the team by J.E. Barnes, Kew. Unused, with printed statement 'Issued by Lincoln, Stuart & Co general Outfitters.' verso.

Essendon: 1909 postcard showing 'Essendon Football Club',…

Essendon Football Club 1909 Postcard

Essendon: 1909 postcard showing 'Essendon Football Club', photographer J.E. Barnes (Kew), publisher Lincoln, Stuart & Co (Outfitters), unused. Good condition.

Carlton: Champion Footballers Series: Andy McDonald postcard,…

Champion Footballers: Andy McDonald Postcard (1915)

Carlton: Champion Footballers Series: Andy McDonald postcard, circa 1915. Unused. Rarity rating: 10. (intact, but with creases).

C1939-58 Charles Boyles real photo 'VFL Teams postcards' for…

Charles Boyles Collingwood VFL Teams Real Photo Postcards (1939-1958)

C1939-58 Charles Boyles real photo 'VFL Teams postcards' for Collingwood (6 different - c1939, 1945, 1947, 1948, 1952 & 1958). Fair/G

c1910 The Weekly Times postcard 'Victorian Footballers', R.…

c1910 The Weekly Times postcard 'Victorian Footballers', R. McGREGOR (Carlton). Fair/G condition.

Fitzroy Football Club 1909 photographic postcard of the team by…

Fitzroy FC 1909 Team Photographic Postcard by J.E. Barnes

Fitzroy Football Club 1909 photographic postcard of the team by J.E. Barnes, Kew. Unused, with printed statement 'Issued by Lincoln, Stuart & Co general Outfitters.' verso.

1910 (circa) Weekly Times picture postcard 'Victorian…

1910 Victorian Footballers Postcard - Arthur Ford (Carlton)

1910 (circa) Weekly Times picture postcard 'Victorian Footballers' - Arthur Ford (Carlton), Fair condition, some corner creases.

1907 Valentine's picture postcard 'Football Cartoons - Too much…

Football Valentine's Postcard - Fitzroy v Geelong

1907 Valentine's picture postcard 'Football Cartoons - Too much Headwork, Fitzroy v Geelong', fine used.

1907 Valentine's picture postcard 'Football Cartoons - Too much…

Football Cartoons: University vs Sydney District

1907 Valentine's picture postcard 'Football Cartoons - Too much Headwork, Univrsity [sic] v Sydney District', Very Fine.

Picture Postcards: May Gibbs postcard from 'Gumnut Babies…

Gumnut Babies Aussie Rules: Alive and Kicking!

Picture Postcards: May Gibbs postcard from 'Gumnut Babies Sporting Series' showing Australian Rules match, titled 'We're still alive and kicking!'. Superb unused condition.

1937 Collingwood Fc postcard 'Official Testimonial Photograph,…

Rare 1937 Collingwood FC Testimonial Postcard - Gordon Coventry

1937 Collingwood Fc postcard 'Official Testimonial Photograph, Gordon (Nuts) Coventry. Champion Forward of Australian Football'. Good condition (minor tone spots). Extremely rare

c1908 Handy 'Football Comic Series' postcard - 'Got His…

Football Clearance

c1908 Handy 'Football Comic Series' postcard - 'Got His Clearance', published by V.S.M. Fair/G. condition. (Not listed)

Carlton Team Postcards: 1940-42 Chas. Boyles postcards 'VFL…

Carlton Team Postcards: 1940-42 Chas. Boyles postcards 'VFL Teams', showing 1940, 1941 & 1942 Carlton teams. G/VG. (3 items). Two with pencil annotations verso identifying the players.

1905 Melbourne V Geelong - round 14: 1905 picture postcard…

Geelong's Defeat: Melbourne Triumphs in 1905 Football Match

1905 Melbourne V Geelong - round 14: 1905 picture postcard ('Port Melbourne railway Pier') the message 'Poor old Geelong; no hope now' referencing Melbourne's win by 35 points on 19/08/05; very good condition.

Melbourne Football Club 1909 photographic postcard of the team…

Melbourne FC 1909 Team Photo Postcard

Melbourne Football Club 1909 photographic postcard of the team by J.E. Barnes, Kew. Unused, with printed statement 'Issued by Lincoln, Stuart & Co general Outfitters.' verso.

Geelong Football Club 1909 photographic postcard of the team by…

Geelong FC Team Photo 1909

Geelong Football Club 1909 photographic postcard of the team by J.E. Barnes, Kew. Unused, with printed statement 'Issued by Lincoln, Stuart & Co general Outfitters.' verso.

Collingwood Football Club 1909 photographic postcard of the…

Collingwood Football Club 1909 Team Photographic Postcard

Collingwood Football Club 1909 photographic postcard of the team by J.E. Barnes, Kew. Unused, with printed statement 'Issued by Lincoln, Stuart & Co general Outfitters.' verso.

Collingwood: 1945, 1950, 1953 (Premiership year) & 1960…

Collingwood Premiership Team Real-Photo Postcards (4)

Collingwood: 1945, 1950, 1953 (Premiership year) & 1960 real-photo team postcards (or postcard size photographs) by Chas.Boyle of East Brunswick. (4).

Carlton Real photo postcard of Carlton team which toured…

1921 Carlton Team Touring Adelaide Real Photo Postcard

Carlton Real photo postcard of Carlton team which toured Adelaide in October 1921. On October 22nd they lost an exhibition match to Norwood on Norwood Oval 12.9.81 to 10.14.74. Charlie Fisher was presented with a gold medal for best Carlton player in this…

1924 Don Photo Series picture postcard 'Victorian Footballers'…

1924 Victorian Footballers Postcard in Mint Condition

1924 Don Photo Series picture postcard 'Victorian Footballers' - A.P.Giles (North Melbourne), Superb condition.

Collingwood Small postcard 'Collingwood Football Club, Runners…

Collingwood Football Club Memorabilia Collection

Collingwood Small postcard 'Collingwood Football Club, Runners Up, Season 1925' (faults); booklet 'The Magpies of 1965'; plus album of 'Football Record's 1958-97 (13) including 1997 Collingwood v West Coast in London; & Ntfa Records (8). (See also Lot 152)

Football Autographs: Rare signed Mark Viduka postcard; signed…

10 Rare Football Autographs

Football Autographs: Rare signed Mark Viduka postcard; signed David Beckham photograph; plus signed 'Autographed Editions' cards (8) - Paul Allen, Viv Anderson, Gary Stevens, Stuart Pearce, Tony Cottee, Carlton Palmer, Alvin Martin & Peter Beardsley. (10…

Geelong: 1908 W.H.Watts postcard 'Geelong Football Team 1908';…

Geelong Football Team Postcards (1908-1909)

Geelong: 1908 W.H.Watts postcard 'Geelong Football Team 1908'; plus 1909 J.E.Barnes postcard 'Geelong F.C. 1909'. Fair/G condition. (2 items)

Sports Group, noted Carlton Social Club badges (8); VFL Park…

Sports Memorabilia Collection

Sports Group, noted Carlton Social Club badges (8); VFL Park badges (8); Western Suburbs Leagues Club badge; cricket magazines (20); 1977 Centenary Test programme; 1951-52 tour guide; VCA Member?s season Tickets (2); 1972-83 golf programmes (7); pocket…

1925 real-photo postcard 'Fitzroy Football Team at Hobart,…

Fitzroy Football Team 1925 Real-Photo Postcard

1925 real-photo postcard 'Fitzroy Football Team at Hobart, 1925'. G/VG. Scarce

c1908 Handy 'Football Comic Series' postcard - 'Hit The Post',…

Football Comic: Hit the Post

c1908 Handy 'Football Comic Series' postcard - 'Hit The Post', published by V.S.M. Fair/G. (Not listed)

Fred Booty 'Football Series' postcard 'Kicking a behind',…

Fred Booty 'Football Series' postcard 'Kicking a behind', postally used July 1906 from Kookynie W.A. to Zeehan, Tasmania.

1924 Collingwood Team Photo: Don Photo Series (Lorraine Photo)…

Indigenous Half-Time Entertainer in 1924 Collingwood Team Photo

1924 Collingwood Team Photo: Don Photo Series (Lorraine Photo) postcard with a besuited indigenous gentleman holding a rope sat in the front row, somewhat faded. [Indigenous Australians sometimes provided half-time entertainment at games, culturally-based…

1924 Don Photo Series picture postcard 'Victorian Footballers'…

1924 Victorian Footballers Postcard - Rupert Hiskens (Carlton)

1924 Don Photo Series picture postcard 'Victorian Footballers' - Rupert Hiskens (Carlton), Superb condition.

Carlton: 1907 'League Football Series' postcard; 1960s Golden…

Vintage Carlton Football Memorabilia Collection

Carlton: 1907 'League Football Series' postcard; 1960s Golden Fleece decal; 1960s folk-art wall plaque; c1970s adidas postcard showing Alex Jesaulenko.

c1905 postcard with artwork by George Taylor, titled 'Football.…

Footballers and Lawyers: A Comparison

c1905 postcard with artwork by George Taylor, titled 'Football. Footballers and Lawyers are similar classes '. Fair/G

1920s team photographs comprising real photo picture postcards…

1920s Football Team Photographs and Postcards

1920s team photographs comprising real photo picture postcards (5) plus a printed photograph; three are identified - 'Brigade Football Team Kerang 1921', 'Wilby Football Team 1928' & 'The Strangers, 18th June 1921'; the others not identified. (Qty 6 items)

1910 (circa) Weekly Times picture postcard 'Victorian…

1910 Victorian Footballers Postcard - Fair Condition

1910 (circa) Weekly Times picture postcard 'Victorian Footballers' - Tom Clancy (Carlton), Fair condition, tear at top right.

Picture Postcards: 'Fred Booty Football Series Postcard' titled…

"Dribbling" Football Postcard

Picture Postcards: 'Fred Booty Football Series Postcard' titled 'Dribbling', unused. Fine condition.

Picture Postcards: 'Fred Booty Football Series Postcard' titled…

Fred Booty Football: Umpire Escort Postcard

Picture Postcards: 'Fred Booty Football Series Postcard' titled 'Seeing the umpire home', unused (minor soiling).

Picture Postcards: 'Fred Booty Football Series Postcard' titled…

Fred Booty Football: A Challenging Shot

Picture Postcards: 'Fred Booty Football Series Postcard' titled 'A difficult angle', fine used 1906 from Bowral to Point Piper.

South Melbourne: reprinted photograph of 1908 team, with…

1908 South Melbourne Football Team Photo and Postcard

South Melbourne: reprinted photograph of 1908 team, with players identified on mount, framed & glazed, overall 47 x 41 cm. Together with original postcard from which photo was produced

Trophies silver-plated decorated bowl with three lion feet…

Yacht Club Trophies, Kangaroo Flag & Postcard Collection

Trophies silver-plated decorated bowl with three lion feet engraved 'St Kilda yacht club, presented by Mr Agar Wynne MP, won by 'Eric', 30th Nov.1907' on front; a boxing kangaroo flag made famous during Australia II's victory in the America's cup; also…

1907 Valentine's picture postcard 'Football Cartoons - Where do…

Football Love: Western Suburbs' Valentine's Day Card

1907 Valentine's picture postcard 'Football Cartoons - Where do I come in? Western Suburbs', Very Fine.

1964 Heinz 'VFL Player Posters' [1/24] Ted Whitten, plus range…

Heinz VFL Player Posters & 1950s World Postcards Collection

1964 Heinz 'VFL Player Posters' [1/24] Ted Whitten, plus range of 1950s world postcards (60).

1922 Paramount Sporting Photos postcard 'Collingwood football…

Collingwood Football Memorabilia Lot

1922 Paramount Sporting Photos postcard 'Collingwood football Team, 1922' (missing corner), plus two postcards of Victoria Park (one old, other modern), 1965 Mobil Footy photo of Ian Graham. Poor/VG

Carlton: Postcard 'Hoisting Premiership Flag, Carlton Oval,…

1907 Carlton Premiership Flag Hoisting Postcard (9 words)

Carlton: Postcard 'Hoisting Premiership Flag, Carlton Oval, 27th April, 1907'. Poor/Fair condition