What old postcards are worth money?
Some of the most valuable postcards include photos of ocean liners or railroads, as collectors are interested in making these rare images part of a collection. Photos from the early 1900s of homes, families and other personal scenes are also popular, falling under the name Real Photo Postcards.
How can you tell if a postcard is vintage?
17-18), postcard size can also be a clue. Ø If the card is old and is larger than 3.5 by 5.5 inches, it may date from before 1898. Ø If the card is old and is slightly smaller than 3.5 by 5.5 inches, it may date from 1898-1902. Ø If the card measures 3.5 by 5.5 inches, it was probably made between 1902 and 1970.
What is the most expensive postcard?
The most valuable picture postcard in the world was sent by Theodore Hook Esq. to himself in 1840 and was bought at the London Stamp Exchange auction, UK on 8 March 2002 by collector Eugene Gomberg (Latvia) for £31,758.75 ($45,370.60).
What size were vintage postcards?
1899 Standard size postcards were introduced, the size of 5.5 inches x 3.5 inches. This brought the UK into line with other countries and is the most common size of vintage postcard you will see today.
What is the standard postcard size in the UK?
148mm x 105mm
The two standard postcard sizes in the UK are A5 (210mm x 148mm) and A6 (148mm x 105mm). Postary supports the larger format A5 (210x148mm) postcards. We’ll have more coming soon. The bleed and trim dimensions are as specified below.
Is a postcard A6 or A5?
The standard postcard size in the US is 5.8 x 4.2 inches, which is the equivalent of A6 and is broadly based on the traditional 6 inch x 4 inch standard postcard format.
Do postcards need stamps UK?
Sending a postcard within the UK is good value using the Royal Mail. A standard A6 postcard is treated the same as a small letter and costs 76p for the 1st class service or if you choose 2nd class the postcard stamp cost is 65p.
How big is a vintage postcard?
Over Sized – The standard postcard size during the Golden Age was 3 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches; the standard modern postcard size is 4 by 6 inches. Any card larger than these sizes is considered oversized. Modern postcards are often called continentals.