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Linens And Beyond

Collecting Large Letter Linen Postcards Originally published in Postcard World Magazine. The recent publication of the book “Large Letter Postcards, The Definitive Guide 1930s to 1950s” by Fred Tenney and…

An Interview with Mary Martin

Originally published in Postcard World Magazine. Postcard collector and researcher Q. David (Dave) Bowers recently interviewed Mary L. Martin, on the eve of the launching of Postcard World. If you…

The Joys Of Postcard Collecting: 4 Reasons Why You Will Love It

Postcard collecting is a hobby that has been enjoyed by people for over a century. Each postcard is a personal piece of history that is accompanied by unique and beautiful…

4 Types Of Postcards That New Collectors Will Love

Postcards have been a popular form of communication for over a century and continue to be a beloved item for collectors. Mary L. Martin Vintage Postcards has been connecting beautiful…

4 Different Ways To Display Your Postcards

Collecting vintage postcards is only half the fun; the other half is finding unique and beautiful ways to display them. At Mary L. Martin Vintage Postcards, any of our extensive…

The Fascinating History Of Postcards And Why It Can Be For Everyone

Postcards have been a popular form of communication for over a century, with millions exchanged around the world each year. But the history of postcards is more than just a…

The Uniqueness of Vintage Postcards

Nothing takes you back in time quite like seeing a handwritten note on the back of a vintage postcard. Vintage postcards from Mary L. Martin offer a window into the…

Real Photo Border Cards

A Photographic Folk Art of the Golden Age March/April 2013. Vol. 4, No. 2 By George C. Gibbs As most real-photo postcard collectors know, searching through boxes of mundane portraiture…

“Modern” Personal Technology

The 1950’s Version March/April 2013. Vol. 4, No. 2 By Don Preziosi Today millions of people have “smartphones” that can do many other things besides making phone calls. You can…

A Fantasy Celebration of Spiritually: Easter

March/April 2013. Vol. 4, No. 2 By: Bob Dissinger Spiritually, Easter celebrates Christ’s Resurrection. The season is divided into three periods: Lent, Holy Week, and Eastertide, the 50 days following.…

P.Schmidt Advertising Series

The Postcard Quest for Arts & Crafts Imagery March/April 2013. Vol. 4, No. 2 By Susan Hack-Lane As collectors we spend a good deal of time seeking that alluring postcard.…

Are My Old Postcards Worth Anything?