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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The tropical Cyclone - Fiji, February to March 1931 plus a fine…

Fiji Cyclone 1931: Rare Collection of Photos and Postcards

The tropical Cyclone - Fiji, February to March 1931 plus a fine collection of real photo postcards and photographs of Fiji, mainly 1910s-30s, from the estate of a long-term resident who witnessed the tropical cyclone of February 16 to March 3, 1931,…

Postcards: Edmund William Moberly (1871-1925), Blackheath, blue…

Blackheath, Blue Mountains Collection: Reverend Moberly Postcard Series (1905-10)

Postcards: Edmund William Moberly (1871-1925), Blackheath, blue Mountains collection of twenty real-photo postcards (by 'Empire'), each with a neat pen-written title at base, believed to be in the hand of reverend Edmund Moberly, circa 1905-10. It appears…

Great Britain Postcards an album of attractive predominantly…

British Beauty: A Collection of Stunning Postcards

Great Britain Postcards an album of attractive predominantly real photo examples

Cartes-de-visite, postcards and photographs, a small…

Vintage Paper Ephemera Collection: Cards, Postcards, Photos (19th-20th Century)

Cartes-de-visite, postcards and photographs, a small accumulation, 19th and 20th century, (22 items)

A vintage postcard album, with over 370 vintage postcards from…

Worldwide Wanderlust: A Vintage Postcard Album with Hawaiian Treasures

A vintage postcard album, with over 370 vintage postcards from around the world including Hawaii.

A black puffer vest by postcard, size US 4

Postcard Black Puffer Vest - Size US 4

A black puffer vest by postcard, size US 4

Postcards, collector cards, cuttings, illustrations and other…

Assorted Ephemera Collection: Postcards, Cards, Cuttings, and Illustrations

Postcards, collector cards, cuttings, illustrations and other ephemera in albums in a mediam-sized box. (quantity).

H.M.A.S Yarra four original postcards picturing the crew of the…

Capturing the Brave Faces: H.M.A.S Yarra's Courageous Crew Postcards

H.M.A.S Yarra four original postcards picturing the crew of the H.M.A.S Yarra

An antique 'A good Joke' postcard, C. 1910. From the painting…

Vintage 'A Good Joke' Postcard: Goldie's 1910 Masterpiece

An antique 'A good Joke' postcard, C. 1910. From the painting by C. F. Goldie. Framed behind glass. Frame 28.7 cm x 23.8 cm

Good collection early postcards a total of 50 plus early…

Vintage Postcards: A Stunning Collection of UK, European, and American Landscapes

Good collection early postcards a total of 50 plus early postcards of locations in UK, Europe, and USA etc.

'Welcome Home' boxed set of postcards by Raphael Tuck. The…

'Welcome Home' Imperial Press Conference Postcard Set

'Welcome Home' boxed set of postcards by Raphael Tuck. The interior divided into sections, each titled, 'England', 'Scotland', 'Ireland', 'Wales' etc. This set (as per embossed inscription) presented to the delegates of the Imperial Press Conference in…

Postcards & Ephemera including four Bonzo postcards, greeting…

Vintage Postcards & Ephemera Collection (35 items)

Postcards & Ephemera including four Bonzo postcards, greeting cards etc, 19th and 20th century, (35 items)

Friedensreich Hundertwasser, a pair of framed postcards. Both…

Hundertwasser Foil Postcard Frames - Pair

Friedensreich Hundertwasser, a pair of framed postcards. Both with foil decoration., 11 x 16 cm, inc. Frame 22.5 x 27.5 cm

Postcards Snowy Baker Promo cards for bill Lang, Nat Williams,…

Promo Cards and Signed Photograph Lot

Postcards Snowy Baker Promo cards for bill Lang, Nat Williams, ray Bronson, Dave Smith, Johnny Summers, Jimmy Fitton, Knock-Out brown, mainly fine; also photograph signed by Jack Rennie. (quantity 8)

Two various early postcard albums each from the early 1900s,…

Vintage Postcard Albums: International Collection & Greetings

Two various early postcard albums each from the early 1900s, and including an extensive collection of post cards from international sites, and greeting cards, etc

Two vintage photograph albums with extensive collection of…

European & Middle Eastern Vintage Photo Albums

Two vintage photograph albums with extensive collection of European and Middle Eastern photographs and post cards.

Heath Robinson, six photographic postcards showing 'Heath…

Heath Robinson's Ideal Home: A Gadget-Lover's Dream

Heath Robinson, six photographic postcards showing 'Heath Robinson's Ideal Home', 'The Gagets' 1934

Album of vintage dachshunds postcards circa 1900, including…

Vintage Dachshund Postcards: 1900's Comic Collection (73 Cards)

Album of vintage dachshunds postcards circa 1900, including many comic ones, 73 postcards in total

The French Riviera. 12 postcards.

Scenic Splendor: French Riviera's 12 Postcards

The French Riviera. 12 postcards.

12 postcards of south of France.

Southern France: 12 Postcard Views

12 postcards of south of France.

12 postcards featuring French architecture.

French Architectural Gems: 12 Postcards to Admire

12 postcards featuring French architecture.

Thirteen postcards featuring French architectural features,…

French Archways: A Postcard Tour

Thirteen postcards featuring French architectural features, Notably Arches and Archways.

Postcards signed postcards or trade cards of Lionel Rose, Jimmy…

Boxing Memorabilia Collection

Postcards signed postcards or trade cards of Lionel Rose, Jimmy Carruthers, Jeff Fenech, Tony Mundine & Johnny Famechon; 1953 Jimmy Carruthers v Pappy Gault glove-shaped promo card; unsigned postcards (10) including Jimmy Carruthers, Jack Dempsey, Sugar…

Collection early vintage post cards over 200 post cards,…

Vintage UK Postcard Collection: 200+ Cards

Collection early vintage post cards over 200 post cards, including locations in UK, etc.

An early brown album of postcards of various scenes and…

Brown Postcards: Scenes & Locations

An early brown album of postcards of various scenes and Locations

An early blue album of postcards of various Locations

Blue Postcards: A Journey Through Different Locations

An early blue album of postcards of various Locations

An early red album of postcards of various locations

Red Postcards: A Journey Through Different Locations

An early red album of postcards of various locations

Album of early English postcards a total of approximately 60…

Vintage English Views: Early 1900s Postcard Album

Album of early English postcards a total of approximately 60 post cards of English views, circa early 1900s.

Two albums of vintage shipping postcards & photos 148 in total

Maritime Memories: Vintage Shipping Postcards & Photos

Two albums of vintage shipping postcards & photos 148 in total

Collection early photographs of Canberra a total of 12…

Vintage Canberra: A Glimpse into the Past

Collection early photographs of Canberra a total of 12 photographs, and 1 early postcard.

Two albums of early English postcards

Vintage England: Postcard Memories

Two albums of early English postcards

India: a range of early real photo postcards (mostly Nilgiris,…

Early Real Photo Postcards and Signed Letters from India

India: a range of early real photo postcards (mostly Nilgiris, Coonoor, Ootacamund), various signed letters, including. Mar.1910 from Lord Wenlock (Governor of Madras), Lord Elphinstone, etc. Mixed condition. (37 items).

Album of early 1900s Postcards an album of 24 Postcards of…

Vintage Women: A Postcard Collection

Album of early 1900s Postcards an album of 24 Postcards of women.

Early album of vintage postcards a total of approximately 180…

Vintage Postcard Collection

Early album of vintage postcards a total of approximately 180 postcards, including some rare smaller size glamour cards, C. Dana Gibson sig. cards, and other cards.

Vintage album English postcards collection a total of…

Vintage English & South African Postcards Collection

Vintage album English postcards collection a total of approximately 100 vintage postcards, mainly English and South African locations, circa 1910s.

Collection vintage French postcards a total of approximately 60…

Vintage French Postcard Collection: 60 Scenes & Locations

Collection vintage French postcards a total of approximately 60 post cards of French scenes and locations.

Postcards by Raphael Tuck & Sons: 'In the Open' Postcard Series…

Famous Bowlers Postcard Set

Postcards by Raphael Tuck & Sons: 'In the Open' Postcard Series 6451 - 'Famous Bowlers.' Printed photographs with green backgrounds: W. Rhodes, A.E. Trott, A. Fielder and T. Wass. (4) all unused.

A collection of paper ephemera relating to Douglas Mawson and…

Antarctic Expedition Ephemera Collection

A collection of paper ephemera relating to Douglas Mawson and the crew of Discovery, Antarctic Expedition 1929 - 1930, newspaper clippings from the time of the Expedition departure and members including Mawson, a postcard with a photograph of 'Softy'…

The 1925 International Exposition of Modern Industrial and…

1925 Paris Expo: Birth of Art Deco

The 1925 International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts: A collection of the superb real-photo postcards issued by A.N.Paris. Includes night scenes and a few hand-coloured versions. All different. (157). The International Exposition of…

1900 Exposition Universelle de Paris: Postcard & Trade Card…

1900 Paris Expo Postcard & Trade Card Collection

1900 Exposition Universelle de Paris: Postcard & Trade Card collection in album, mainly chromo-lithographic types with advertisements on reverse. Noted Liebig, Maison Paul Mairesse, Grands Magasins du Musee de Cluny, H. Gatinois, Pygmalion Nouveautes,…

Titanic White Star Line postcard, commercially used with…

Titanic Postcard and Illustrated News Volume

Titanic White Star Line postcard, commercially used with reference to an acquaintance that went down with the ship, together with a bound volume of the London Illustrated News with expose on the Titanic disaster, (2 items)

Collection of vintage world postcards

Vintage World Postcards Collection

Collection of vintage world postcards

Early postcard album. Containing over 150 cards, including…

Vintage Postcard Album with 150+ 'Squeaker' Card

Early postcard album. Containing over 150 cards, including 'Squeaker.'

Collection of shipping photographs & postcards

Ships in Pictures: A Collection of Shipping Memorabilia

Collection of shipping photographs & postcards

'History of the families of Bonython of Bonython and Bonython…

Bonython Family History and Settlement in SA

'History of the families of Bonython of Bonython and Bonython and Carclew... to which is added an account of the Bonythons who settled in SA' by Eric Glenie Bonython 1966 First Edition for private distribution with related letters and postcards

Set of six Edwardian framed 'Romantic Theme' postcards, 23.5 x…

Edwardian Romantic Postcard Set in Framed Display

Set of six Edwardian framed 'Romantic Theme' postcards, 23.5 x 69 cm frame

Set of postcards 'Kute Kiddies Series' 12 cards total 7.5 x 12.…

Kute Kiddies: Vintage Postcard Set

Set of postcards 'Kute Kiddies Series' 12 cards total 7.5 x 12.5 cm card image c.1910

Postcards & Photographs: selection with album incl. Press…

Brisbane Postcards & Photographs Collection

Postcards & Photographs: selection with album incl. Press Agency photo of 1972 Elizabeth Street flood, many others featuring trams scenes or ships, another album with 1951-62 images of Brisbane including for the 1954 Queen's visit, also album with…

Postcards: A whole world accumulation, noted many ships and…

Maritime Postcard Collection

Postcards: A whole world accumulation, noted many ships and maritime subjects, G.B., Exhibitions, romantic, children, etc. (240+).

Postcards, real photograph of a gold nugget with handwritten…

Gold Nugget & Miner Rescue Postcards

Postcards, real photograph of a gold nugget with handwritten caption 'Weight 1135. Ozs. Value Over £5,000' by T.F. Mackay of Kalgoorlie. Plus 'Scenes Of The Heroic Rescue Of The Entombed Miner, Bonnie Vale, W.A.

A folder of various ephemera including N.Z. and foreign photos,…

Ephemera Collection with Photos, Money, Certificates, and Postcards

A folder of various ephemera including N.Z. and foreign photos, money and various certificates and postcards, Egypt/NZ 'active service' letter, etc.

Postcard album containing a diverse range, noted California,…

Diverse Postcard Album with California Film Stars and More

Postcard album containing a diverse range, noted California, film stars of the 1930s (some signed), New York, other U.S.A. Including Honolulu, English Royalty, 1936 Olympics, etc. (80+).

Postcard & photo album circa 1950s

Vintage Memories: Postcards & Photos from the 1950s

Postcard & photo album circa 1950s

Collection of vintage Rienthal & Newman postcards approx 37 in…

Vintage Rienthal & Newman Postcard Collection - Unused

Collection of vintage Rienthal & Newman postcards approx 37 in unused condition

A postcard and letter folio from the 1942-1945 Japanese…

Hong Kong Occupation Postcard and Letter Folio

A postcard and letter folio from the 1942-1945 Japanese occupation of Hong Kong 22 x 28 cm

A collection of vintage postcards

Vintage Postcard Collection

A collection of vintage postcards

Great Britain - Anti Suffragette: Valentines Series postcard…

Suffragette on Trial: Anti-Suffragette Postcard

Great Britain - Anti Suffragette: Valentines Series postcard showing a Suffragette in the Dock, fine unused.

Great Britain - Anti Suffragette: National Series postcards…

Anti-Suffragette Postcard Sets: Ideal Wife, Husband, Bachelor (18)

Great Britain - Anti Suffragette: National Series postcards 'The Ideal Wife', 'The Ideal Husband' & 'The Bachelor' complete sets of 6, mostly fine to very fine unused. (Qty 18)

Vintage Russian postcard album containing an extensive…

Vintage Russian Postcard Album with 190 Postcards

Vintage Russian postcard album containing an extensive collection of Russian, Finish, and Estonian post cards, a total of approximately 190 postcards in a vintage album, (worn condition), circa early 1900s.

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

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.

'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.

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

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.

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 31 old N.Z. postcards, interesting subjects.

Vintage New Zealand Postcards: A Captivating Collection

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

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).

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

'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

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).

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)

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…

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…

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 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.

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.

One album: antique shipping postcards

Postcard Voyages

One album: antique shipping postcards

One album: antique and later shipping postcards including…

Nautical Nostalgia: Antique Postcards and Dreadnoughts

One album: antique and later shipping postcards including dreadnoughts

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)

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.

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

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

Two albums of early postcards

Vintage Postcard Treasures

Two albums of early postcards

Collection of c360 postcards from the USA.

USA c360 Postcard Collection

Collection of c360 postcards from the USA.

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

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

Early postcard album, mainly English & European scenes

European Escapades: A Postcard Album

Early postcard album, mainly English & European scenes

Four early French aviation postcards

Early French Aviation Postcards Collection

Four early French aviation postcards

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.

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

British Postcard Collection: 200+ Views & Subjects

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

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.

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

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).

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)

A photographic postcard of the 'All Blacks' 1907

"All Blacks" 1907 Photographic Postcard

A photographic postcard of the 'All Blacks' 1907

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.