What's in your Library?

Luree Hughes

Learning about postcards is making my head spin. Is there a book that will be good for the relative beginner? I think I understand the basics, but I want to tap into the subject just a little bit more.

So, for all you experts (which is everybody to me), what books would you suggest?

Thanks,
Luree
https://www.hippostcard.com/store/dianealtheas-little-shop-of-postcards

George DeKornfeld

You've entered the Twilight Zone of Forums. As you've probably noticed, this place is dead, especially compared to its HipStamp counterpart. At any rate, what little I know I've picked up simply by looking at as many stores as possible and picking up tidbits of information here and there.

If you take a look at Amazon, they have a decent selection of books available. Many are dated, but I suspect the information in many is still valid today. There are a couple of neat 'encyclopedias' of postcards available as well but these are more suited as coffee table books as opposed to instructional manuals.

Luree Hughes

Hi George,
I have sadly realized this is a super quiet forum and it really does surprise me as there are so many that use both sites and we are a little chatty on HS. I have some information from Google and Wiki, been over to Amazon and found several books, but I didn't know which was which and as you said some look like coffee table books.

Thanks for your information, I'll do more research and hope for the best!

Jeri Stathas

Hi Luree & George,

The Playle Site has a wealth of information regarding Postcards. Check out the Deltiology section.

Luree Hughes

Cool, thanks for that site.

debbie galbraith

metro postcard is the mosst helpful online site but the trick is to look at a lot of cards and then try to learn why one is more valuable than another one good luck

Luree Hughes

Thanks for the info. Will check them out.

Darren Scrubb

Bathroom Humor (Outhouse) Mama, What Makes Papa So Tired Car Ride Man is a pleasant postcard I will add to my library soon.