* On the secondhand prowl Nov 12, 2009
Items range from old postcards, Brownie cameras and typewriters to traditional Chinese-style wooden window screens, a vintage Coca-Cola vending machine and entire living room sets from the 1950s ... Shoppers looking for a smaller financial commitment can browse vintage Japanese rotary phones (NT$700 each), old photos and postcards (NT$30), or a View-Master toy from the 1950s (complete with circular slides) for NT$680. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The way it was Nov 7, 2009
Perak 300 Early Postcards, launched to commemorate the silver jubilee reign of Peraks Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, is an important source of historical information on the state. Memories may be better than photographs, but once your memory fades, its the picture postcards that preserve the stories ... Postcards fascinate me. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The Fives: South Dakota for sale, trinket by trinket and beyond Sep 15, 2009
Oh, the rows and rows of listings for old postcards, license plates, poker chips and books are interesting enough, just probably not interesting enough to buy on the spot. Here's a handful of some of the most interesting South Dakota items up for bid this week on eBay. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Cadott, Boyd, Cornell and Bloomer hold Saturday events Sep 11, 2009
Commemorative postcards will be available and visitors can hand-cancel them from 10 a.m. to noon at the Boyd Post Office. Enter the trivia drawing at any Boyd business or at city hall. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Barcelona: By cable car, bike, or on a stroll Sep 4, 2009
Las Ramblas is a promenade that runs from Plaza de Catalunya to the port and is lined with stalls selling everything from postcards to parrots. It is street theater with mimes, magicians, acrobats and, at times, the Spanish equivalent of the three-card monte shell game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Lester Glassner, 70, pop culture collector Aug 31, 2009
Oh, and he had a huge collection of antique postcards of all types. And autographed photos of famous people. (Boston Globe)
To the Mall ... and Beyond Aug 29, 2009
Perhaps "The Art of Vintage Marvel" with 100 collectible postcards will catch your eye at Paper Source, along with the bag of Luchas caped superhero dolls: Atlantis, Mascara Sagrada and Pierrot Jr. Or perhaps a thumb-wrestling mask to adopt the identity of El Sancho. Even the wordless Black Bolt can enjoy the helpful "Lost for Words -- Creative Messages for All Occasions." But the real joy at the Paper Source is simply the paper, from exquisite wrapping papers from around the globe to cards,... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Enamored by ornaments of Christmas past Aug 27, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009. Is it time to start thinking about putting up your Christmas decorations. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gifts for Dog Lovers Aug 18, 2009
Even old canine postcards can be wonderful gifts when nicely framed and matted. Many gift shops and jewellery stores carry dog-themed collector plates. (Suite101.com)
Waterloo Antiques Mall expands Jun 25, 2009
There are postcards, books, stoneware, pottery, jewelry and clothing. There are also vintage sports items and depression glass. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Transformers fans stand to win exclusive movie-related merchandise Jun 23, 2009
TRANSFORMERS fans who watch the latest instalment of the movie at BIG Cinemas Lotus Five Star stand to win a lot of prizes ranging from T-shirts and figurines to postcards. The biggest prize is an exclusive seven-foot Optimus Prime figurine worth RM45,000. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Pokemon, Golden Books form partnership Jun 16, 2009
"Pokemon fans will love our new products that will include collectible postcards, stickers and tattoos, all at very affordable prices," said Richard Collins, Golden Books' chief operating officer. Article Rating. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Sci Fi Channel Targets Flea Markets With Warehouse 13' Tags Jun 16, 2009
at the Rose Bowl Flea Market on Sunday (June 14), where they'll also be stuffed into bags as postcards. They'll be in Brooklyn, N.Y., at the Fort Greene Flea Market June 27 and the Brooklyn Flea Market on July 5. (Multichannel News)
Fort Worth Postcard and Paper Show to Showcase Unique Collections from Pretty Artisan Cards to Rough Old West Cowboys May 17, 2009
Over one million antique photos, vintage postcards and paper collectibles provide a window to the past at the 5th Annual Fort Worth Postcard and Paper Show at the end of May ... Ft. Worth, TX (PRWEB) May 17, 2009 -- Over one million antique photos, vintage postcards and paper collectibles provide a window to the past at the 5th Annual Fort Worth Postcard and Paper Show at the end of May ... The show has an impressive group of dealers and collectors including a man who has the largest collection... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
#81 STONINGTON, CONNECTICUT May 15, 2009
Boathouse Antiques has a cool collection of vintage postcards, and also sells nautical charts, old oars and books on (what else. boating. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Lou Gehrig Baseball Collectibles May 5, 2009
Produced by the Exhibit Supply Co. of Chicago, these postcards were sold via vending machines. One example graded PSA 5 or excellent sold at auction for $10,158. (Suite101.com)
Old postcards share notes of joy on Easter Apr 12, 2009
To see several examples of postcards, go to Gottliebs Web site at: ; or Nicholsons eBay store name: Deltiology. Also, for more news about postcards, go to Barrs Postcard News at ... Almost 100 years after they were dispatched, these small Easter postcards remain vibrant, both in color and in content. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Collectible stores offer something rare and unique for everyone Apr 5, 2009
The out-of-print books, vintage postcards, it s all a glimpse back into time. Rose Schweitzer of Collectibles & Fine Junque also has exclusive Hawaiiana paraphernalia in her store, including a collection of aloha shirts which she said customers have been exceptionally fond of over the 26 years her business has been open. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Around the world in a single lifetime Mar 30, 2009
There is a clock that used to hang on a wall in a German castle, glass grapes made in Buenos Aires, and hundreds of scenic postcards spread out for visitors to see. The couple s children and grandchildren also have caught the traveling bug. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Futurama Review Mar 5, 2009
This single-disc release comes packaged in a standard blue case with a series of collectible Futurama postcards tucked inside. Like the previous direct-to-DVD Futurama movies, this one comes with loads of extras for fans to enjoy. (IGN FilmForce)
Fruits of crisis Mar 3, 2009
Page last updated at 17:14 GMT, Monday, 2 March 2009. Global marketplaces feel the downturn. (BBC News -- Americas)
Boerne Concert Band and Feast of St. Benedict coming in March (2) Feb 28, 2009
Their inventory of vintage paper, especially antique postcards and childrens books, is overwhelming. Thanks friends. (Boerne Star, TX)
George Clooney, Barack Obama take on Darfur Feb 25, 2009
Clooney, who delivered 250,000 postcards gathered by the Save Darfur organization to the American leaders, was scheduled to meet privately with only Biden but ended up getting face time with Obama as well. Next Article in The Inside Track: Advertisment. (Boston Herald)
Retailers revel in Obama's appeal Feb 8, 2009
There also are Web sites, coffee, books, postcards, maps and tours being produced here heralding Obama's ties with the state ... "People just love Obama," said Keika Albarado, manager of the Butigroove store on Pi'ikoi Street, which has been among the most active retailers, producing Obama shirts, hats, tote bags, stickers, postcards and pins. (Honolulu Advertiser)
SE fests for Jan. 16-18, beyond Feb 7, 2009
Huntsville The 16th annual Antiques ctibles Show, Feb. 14-15, includes 45 vendors displaying glassware, jewelry, toys, books, postcards, posters and more. 256-880-0680, Ext. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
