Collector's Guide to Post Cards (Paperback)

~ (Author) "This book is intended only as a reference book for values of cards and as a guide to different types of cards available for collectors..." (more)
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Review

Warm greetings, cheery thoughts, humorous displays and spectacular photographs can all be witnessed on postcards throughout the early decades! Subclassified and indexed (with a separate artist index), the value of a postcard collection is no longer a secret with this collector's manual. Over 3,000 postcards are priced and illustrated. 1997 VALUES -- Book Description

Product Description

Over 2,000 post cards are featured in this interesting and informative look at this popular paper collectible. It contains a special full-color section and displays cards on subjects of holidays, trains, children, military, and many more. 2003 values. AUTHORBIO: Jane Wood is the author of the bestselling Collector's Guide to Postcards, which is continuously reprinted with updated values. REVIEW: This book continues to be a proven seller and is reprinted with updated values. It provides an excellent overview of postcard collecting, with the work of many different artists shown, some publishers, and other categories. Categories include Christmas, Indians, World War I, Advertising, Harrison Fisher, Novelty, Blacks, and Political.

Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: L-W; Revised edition (February 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891452419
• ISBN-13: 978-0891452416
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #71,937 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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86 of 86 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not for Novices, December 13, 1999

By A Customer

The title "Collector's Guide..." led me to believe that there would be informational text about dating, printing techniques, and other descriptive information about post cards. The book is entirely illustrations of post cards in various categories and their prices...fine for long-time collectors, but useless for someone seeking historical information.

70 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Short on info, long on pictures, prices outmoded, August 28, 1999

By	Laura Haggarty (Northern KY USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This reference book for postcard collectors is entirely given over to images of the cards themselves, with no history, grading guide, or other information. That being said, it has thousands of photos of various kinds of postcards, well organized by subject (but I wish the reproduction were clearer). The prices are dated, and do not reflect the impact that Ebay, Amazon, and other online auction houses have had on postcard availability. All in all it's a nice pictorial reference, but not a must-have.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Collectors guide?, November 24, 2001

By A Customer

Horrible prints, can hardly see details, blury pictures in black and white (a very few colored). Set up is okay, but again, pictures are horrible and crammed into the page. A waste of money!