Product Description

Explore the wonderful world of Fantasy Postcards, 1900-1940! All listings with up-to-date values. Over 650 beautiful photos in 14 chapters, including fairy tales, nursery rhymes, dressed animals, mermaids, teddy bears, Santas, Krampus, Wagner Figures, fantasy nudes, death fantasy, Halloween, Hold-to-Light, and 50 miscellaneous categories.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1669579 in Books
• Published on: 1996-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 351 pages

Review
A comprehensive fantasy postcard price guide representing thousands of antique postcards, both U.S. and foreign, issued from 1900 to 1960. Contains Fairies, Fairy Tales, Nursery Rhymes, Dressed Animals, Fantasy Nudes, Death Fantasy, Santas, Mermaids, Teddy Bears, Wagner Opera Figures, Halloween, Hold-To-Light, and hundreds of other miscellaneous fantasy motifs. There are over 650 terrific Fantasy images. Up-to-date values of all cards. Written and compiled by collector-dealer J.L. Mashburn who has been active in the postcard hobby for 36 years. -- Book Description

About the Author
J. L. Mashburn is a former chemist and laboratory manager.

Customer Reviews

A marvelous reference for fantasy postcard collectors...
Mashburn writes great books, no question about it. This particular postcard guide focuses on fantasy postcards, which are a particular favorite of mine. He coveres all the basics: fairies, nursery rhymes, dressed animals, mermaids, teddy bears, Santas, Krampus, nudes, death fantasies, Halloween, Hold-To-Light, and a whole host of other types of weird and wonderful subjects.

As well, Mashburn gives us a comprehensive history of postcards and collecting, covering the seven eras of postcards. He discusses the various types, how to date them, grade them, and value them. Since the book was written in '96, his prices do not always reflect current online auction prices, but that's understandable. My only real quibble with this book is that after reading through it and looking at the many black and white illustrations I only wanted to go out and buy more cards! A wonderful book, don't hesitate.