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Title: Postmarked Yesteryear: Art of the Holiday Postcard by Pamela E. Apkarian-Russell ISBN: 1-888054-54-9 Publisher: Collectors Press Pub. Date: October, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Fine art in 3 1/2 x 5 1/2"
Comment: The art on the postcard is the focus and this book does a great job of picturing different views of the holidays. Starting with a brief history of the post card and publishers, she then presents some common symbolism. She moves through the year, covering each of the holidays. At New Year's are images of pigs pulling a coach. On Valentines days is the "Penny Dreadful", with ill wishes from someone you may have wronged. At Christmas are Louis Wain's cats, which can be rare (and the relative prices of the cards are indicated). She includes holidays not commonly celebrated in the states today, such as Guy Fawkes Day, the Mexican Day of the Dead, and Krampus. Because of her own collection, the images of Halloween are spectacular and a highlight of the book. My only minor complaint would be that on some of the light backgrounds her annotations are hard to read.
Rating: 4
Summary: Great pictures!
Comment: This is a very good book in terms of introducing the different holidays/postcard themes that can be found. It has really great pictures and I guess what I take away most is the general ideas on what is considered valuable/rare. I just collect ones I like and think are attractive, I don't really collect because of the collectability, so this book was helpful for me in getting ideas on what else I might like and should look for.
Rating: 5
Summary: Postmarked Yesteryear
Comment: If you have any interest in vintage holiday postcards, or just an interest in "holiday history/graphic symbolism", this wonderful book is a "must-own". The examples shown, and the writing in general, could not have been better. It is NOT a book you put on the shelf and forget about. Joe Hohmann, Media, PA
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Title: The Postcard Price Guide, 4th Ed., A Comprehensive Reference by J. L. Mashburn ISBN: 1885940084 Publisher: Colonial House Pub. Date: 21 February, 2001 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: Halloween: Romantic Art and Customs Of Yesteryear Postcard Book by Diane C. Arkins ISBN: 1565548353 Publisher: Pelican Pub Co Pub. Date: September, 2000 List Price(USD): $5.95 |
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Title: Halloween: Romantic Art and Customs of Yesteryear by Diane C. Arkins ISBN: 1565547128 Publisher: Pelican Pub Co Pub. Date: September, 2000 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Postmarked Yesteryear: 30 Rare Holiday Postcards by Pamela E. Apkarian-Russell ISBN: 1888054557 Publisher: Collectors Press Pub. Date: 11 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Vintage Postcards for the Holidays: Identification & Value Guide by Robert Reed, Claudette Reed ISBN: 1574322907 Publisher: Collector Books Pub. Date: June, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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