Dating postcards divided back

Of course, if the stamps is used and has a stamp, that too gives a clue, both by its value, and the style of stamp itself. But they require time and searching to create a special collection. Postcards started to be sent internationally in , after the first meeting of the General Postal Union in Berne, Switzerland. Online catalogs can be found on collector websites and clubs. Return postcards consist of a single double-size sheet, and cost double the price of a usual postcard — one addresses and writes one half as a usual postcard, writes one's own address on the return card, leaving the other side blank for the reply, then folds and sends. The cards had a lithographed design printed on them containing emblematic images of piles of armaments on either side of a scroll topped by the arms of the Duchy of Brittany and the inscription "War of If you plan to use an inkjet printer, be sure to purchase the inkjet New Year's cards.

They are usually black and white. The words "Post Card" were not printed on postcards until December 24, Postcards from to were printed on a linen texture paper. Many early photomechanical postcards are collotypes and photoengravings, described in a later chapter. The back of the postcard was for the address only. White borders were popularly introduced in around

The German cards were of exceptional quality and are some of the best examples of old postcards available. Photochrome postcards have been produced from to present. Borders are not uncommon. Despite being rarer, cyanotypes usually sell for less than the gelatin silver, as most collectors prefer the black-and-white tones. If there is an indication of the amount of postage required in the stamp box on the back of the postcard, this chart of postcard postage rates may be helpful in determining the age of your card.