We specialize in Vintage Postcards. The Best Postcards on eBay!

Spread The Luv Vintage Christmas Postcards

Visit My eBay Store

Vintage and Antique Christmas Holiday Postcards are not just for Postcard Collectors. These beautiful Vintage Christmas Postcards make great gifts for someone who is looking for something special and different for the holidays!

These vintage antique Christmas postcards feature beautiful colors and details. Santa Claus is always very popular as well as Christmas Angel Postcards, Christmas Children Postcards  and Lovely Red Poinsettia Flowers.

Many people frame these wonderful postcards and decorate their houses or give these little minature pieces of Antique Art away as gifts.Others use them as ornaments to decorate their Christmas Trees.

We  have listed some information below to consider when buying Christmas Postcards! We hope you will find this helpful.
       

Please Visit Our ebay Store to purchase these beautiful postcards!
When buying or selling postcards, everyone wants to know the condition of the postcard.
This rating system is used for older or antique postcards.

M - Mint : A perfect card just as it comes from the printing press. No marks, bends, or creases. No writing or postmarks. A clean and fresh card. Seldom seen.
NM - Near Mint : Like Mint but very light aging or very slight discoloration from being in an album for many years. Not as sharp or crisp.
EX - Excellent : Like mint in appearance with no bends or creases, or rounded or blunt corners. May be postally used or unused and with writing and postmark only on the address side. A clean, fresh card on the picture side.
VG - Very Good : Corners may be a bit blunt or rounded. Almost undetectable crease or bend that does not detract from overall appearance of the picture side. May have writing or postally used on address side.
G - Good : Corners may be noticeably blunt or rounded with noticeably slight bends or creases. May be postally used or have writing on the address side.
FR - Fair : Card is intact. Excess soil, stains, creases, writing, or cancellation may affect picture. Could be a scarce card that is difficult to find in any condition.
***************************
AUCTION ABBREVIATIONS
Und/B-Undivided Back 1901-1907
DB-Divided Back 1907-1915
WB-White Border 1916-1930
L-Linen era 1930-1945
C-Chromes 1945 to 1970s
Cont. sz - 4"x6" chromes 1970s up
b/w-black and white
cof-cancel on face
crs-crease
cnr-corner
emb-embossed
lt-light
m/t-margin tear
o/w-otherwise
p/ or pub - publisher
pm-postmarked
RP-Real Photo
s/ or sgn - artist signed
s/m-stamp missing
u-used
unu-unused
wob-writing on back
wof-writing on face
a number within parenthesis indicates quantity of cards in lot.

*******************************************
Please Visit our Ebay Store for More Beautiful Antique Christmas  Postcards
Please Visit Our Ebay Store
Preservation of Postcards

Dealers use plastic sleeves and album pages. Collectors should not, unless they are sleeves or pages of archival quality. A dealer's stock is constantly changing and cards are seldom in contact with this Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) storage system for long.

We sell Postcard Sleeves in our eBay Store

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Postcard Sizes

Sizes

Continental size: 4X6 inches (15 cm X 10.5 cm) Many of the new cards you purchase today are of this size.

Regular (or Standard) size: 3 1/2 X 5 1/2 (9 cm X 14 cm) Many of the older cards are of this size.

Oversized: Anything larger than a continental size. Mostly 5X7 inches, but some can be found in larger sizes. Although this size of cards is popular with postcard companies and tourists, many collectors do not want them because they are more expensive, not easily filed, cost more to mail, and harder to trade with others. The advantage is of course the more detailed view of the scenes shown on the cards.

Modern size: These are about 6 1/2 X 4 3/4 inches. They are often classified as a smaller type of oversized card.
 

 View My Other Items For Sale

Visit My eBay Store
 

Visit My eBay Store

Vintage Christmas Postcards

Santa Claus Postcards

Spread The Luv PostcardsVisit My eBay Store

View My Other Items For Sale

Vintage and Antique Christmas Holiday Postcards are not just for Postcard Collectors. These beautiful Vintage Christmas Postcards make great gifts for someone who is looking for something special and different for the holidays! These vintage antique Christmas postcards feature beautiful colors and details. Santa Claus is always very popular as well as Christmas Angel Postcards, Christmas Children Postcards and Lovely Red Poinsettia Flowers.

 Many people frame these wonderful postcards and decorate their houses or give these little minature pieces of Antique Art away as gifts.Others use them as ornaments to decorate their Christmas Trees. We have listed some information below to consider when buying Christmas Postcards! We hope you will find this helpful. Please Visit Our ebay Store to purchase these beautiful postcards!

When buying or selling postcards, everyone wants to know the condition of the postcard. This rating system is used for older or antique postcards. M - Mint : A perfect card just as it comes from the printing press. No marks, bends, or creases. No writing or postmarks. A clean and fresh card. Seldom seen. NM - Near Mint : Like Mint but very light aging or very slight discoloration from being in an album for many years. Not as sharp or crisp. EX - Excellent : Like mint in appearance with no bends or creases, or rounded or blunt corners. May be postally used or unused and with writing and postmark only on the address side. A clean, fresh card on the picture side. VG - Very Good : Corners may be a bit blunt or rounded. Almost undetectable crease or bend that does not detract from overall appearance of the picture side. May have writing or postally used on address side. G - Good : Corners may be noticeably blunt or rounded with noticeably slight bends or creases. May be postally used or have writing on the address side. FR - Fair : Card is intact. Excess soil, stains, creases, writing, or cancellation may affect picture. Could be a scarce card that is difficult to find in any condition. ***************************

 AUCTION ABBREVIATIONS Und/B-Undivided Back 1901-1907 DB-Divided Back 1907-1915 WB-White Border 1916-1930 L-Linen era 1930-1945 C-Chromes 1945 to 1970s Cont. sz - 4"x6" chromes 1970s up b/w-black and white cof-cancel on face crs-crease cnr-corner emb-embossed lt-light m/t-margin tear o/w-otherwise p/ or pub - publisher pm-postmarked RP-Real Photo s/ or sgn - artist signed s/m-stamp missing u-used unu-unused wob-writing on back wof-writing on face a number within parenthesis indicates quantity of cards in lot. ******************************************* Please Visit our Ebay Store for More Beautiful Antique Christmas Postcards Please Visit Our Ebay Store Preservation of Postcards Dealers use plastic sleeves and album pages. Collectors should not, unless they are sleeves or pages of archival quality. A dealer's stock is constantly changing and cards are seldom in contact with this Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) storage system for long. We sell Postcard Sleeves in our eBay Store -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Postcard Sizes Sizes Continental size: 4X6 inches (15 cm X 10.5 cm) Many of the new cards you purchase today are of this size. Regular (or Standard) size: 3 1/2 X 5 1/2 (9 cm X 14 cm) Many of the older cards are of this size. Oversized: Anything larger than a continental size. Mostly 5X7 inches, but some can be found in larger sizes. Although this size of cards is popular with postcard companies and tourists, many collectors do not want them because they are more expensive, not easily filed, cost more to mail, and harder to trade with others. The advantage is of course the more detailed view of the scenes shown on the cards. Modern size: These are about 6 1/2 X 4 3/4 inches. They are often classified as a smaller type of oversized card.

View My About Me page

View My Feedback

Collecting Vintage Holidays and Greetings Postcards can be fun and rewarding.

The antique cards are beautiful and historical. Postcard collecting, is currently the third largest collectable hobby in the world.

There are many things to look for when collecting Postcards. We have compiled a Postcard Reference Book List and some postcard info that we hope you will find helpful.

Many of our valued customers email us about how they can start collecting Antique and Vintage Holidays and Greeting Postcards.

 Here is a Starter Book List

Picture Postcards in the United States-by Dorothy Ryan-excellent The Artist-Signed Postcard Price Guide- A Comprehensive Reference by J. L. Mashburn Fantasy Postcards With Price Guide, A Comprehensive Reference by J.L.Mashburn Vintage Postcards for the Holidays- Identification & Value Guide by Robert Reed, Claudette Reed American Postcard Guide to Tuck by Sally Carver Postmarked Yesteryear- Art of the Holiday Postcard by Pamela E. Apkarian-Russell The Postcard Price Guide-J.L. Mashburn (he has several books) Postcard Companion-Jack.H. Smith Encyclopedia of Antique Postcards-Susan Brown Nicholson Standard Postcard Catalog-James Lewis Lowe The Collector's Guide to Postcards-Jane Wood The Postcard Price Guide by J. L. Mashburn

***************************

 When buying or selling postcards, everyone wants to know the condition of the postcard. This rating system is used for older or antique postcards. M - Mint : A perfect card just as it comes from the printing press. No marks, bends, or creases. No writing or postmarks. A clean and fresh card. Seldom seen. NM - Near Mint : Like Mint but very light aging or very slight discoloration from being in an album for many years. Not as sharp or crisp. EX - Excellent : Like mint in appearance with no bends or creases, or rounded or blunt corners. May be postally used or unused and with writing and postmark only on the address side. A clean, fresh card on the picture side. VG - Very Good : Corners may be a bit blunt or rounded. Almost undetectable crease or bend that does not detract from overall appearance of the picture side. May have writing or postally used on address side. G - Good : Corners may be noticeably blunt or rounded with noticeably slight bends or creases. May be postally used or have writing on the address side. FR - Fair : Card is intact. Excess soil, stains, creases, writing, or cancellation may affect picture. Could be a scarce card that is difficult to find in any condition. ***************************

 AUCTION ABBREVIATIONS Und/B-Undivided Back 1901-1907 DB-Divided Back 1907-1915 WB-White Border 1916-1930 L-Linen era 1930-1945 C-Chromes 1945 to 1970s Cont. sz - 4"x6" chromes 1970s up b/w-black and white cof-cancel on face crs-crease cnr-corner emb-embossed lt-light m/t-margin tear o/w-otherwise p/ or pub - publisher pm-postmarked RP-Real Photo s/ or sgn - artist signed s/m-stamp missing u-used unu-unused wob-writing on back wof-writing on face a number within parenthesis indicates quantity of cards in lot. Please Visit our Ebay Store for More Beautiful Antique Postcards Please Visit Our Ebay Store Preservation of Postcards Dealers use plastic sleeves and album pages. Collectors should not, unless they are sleeves or pages of archival quality. A dealer's stock is constantly changing and cards are seldom in contact with this Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) storage system for long.

 We sell Postcard Sleeves in our eBay Store -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Postcard Sizes Sizes Continental size: 4X6 inches (15 cm X 10.5 cm) Many of the new cards you purchase today are of this size. Regular (or Standard) size: 3 1/2 X 5 1/2 (9 cm X 14 cm) Many of the older cards are of this size. Oversized: Anything larger than a continental size. Mostly 5X7 inches, but some can be found in larger sizes. Although this size of cards is popular with postcard companies and tourists, many collectors do not want them because they are more expensive, not easily filed, cost more to mail, and harder to trade with others. The advantage is of course the more detailed view of the scenes shown on the cards. Modern size: These are about 6 1/2 X 4 3/4 inches. They are often classified as a smaller type of oversized card.

 Visit My eBay Store

Collecting Vintage Holidays and Greetings Postcards can be fun and rewarding. The antique cards are beautiful and historical.  Postcard collecting, is currently the third largest collectable hobby in the world. There are many things to look for when collecting Postcards.

Many of our valued customers email us about how they can start collecting Antique and Vintage Holidays and Greeting Postcards.

Here is a Starter Book List
Picture Postcards in the United States-by Dorothy Ryan-excellent

The Artist-Signed Postcard Price Guide- A Comprehensive Reference
by J. L. Mashburn
Postcard Companion-Jack.H. Smith
Encyclopedia of Antique Postcards-Susan Brown Nicholson
Standard Postcard Catalog-James Lewis Lowe
The Collector's Guide to Postcards-Jane Wood

***************************

When buying or selling postcards, everyone wants to know the condition of the postcard.
This rating system is used for older or antique postcards.
M - Mint : A perfect card just as it comes from the printing press. No marks, bends, or creases. No writing or postmarks. A clean and fresh card. Seldom seen.

NM - Near Mint : Like Mint but very light aging or very slight discoloration from being in an album for many years. Not as sharp or crisp.

EX - Excellent : Like mint in appearance with no bends or creases, or rounded or blunt corners. May be postally used or unused and with writing and postmark only on the address side. A clean, fresh card on the picture side.

VG - Very Good : Corners may be a bit blunt or rounded. Almost undetectable crease or bend that does not detract from overall appearance of the picture side. May have writing or postally used on address side.

G - Good : Corners may be noticeably blunt or rounded with noticeably slight bends or creases. May be postally used or have writing on the address side.

FR - Fair : Card is intact. Excess soil, stains, creases, writing, or cancellation may affect picture. Could be a scarce card that is difficult to find in any condition.

***************************

AUCTION ABBREVIATIONS