Trade Cards

ajmorris posted this on January 22nd, 2012

Trade Cards were popular from the mid-1800s to the early 20th century, as a means to promote businesses. They usually had some advertising on the back, but the real interest point for most collectors are the colorful graphics that often grace the fronts of these cards. This example from an 1880s card for Metropolitan Life Insurance is a good example of the high-quality graphics often found on these cards...

Ogden UT Rail Station ca 1908

morris posted this on January 27th, 2012

This postcard of the Union Depot at Ogden Utah was published by Spargo's Book Store, in Ogden. It has a postmark, but the year did not print. The back has the uneven division typical of cards printed just after messages began to be allowed on the back in 1907. Most such cards date from 1907 to 1910 or a bit later. There is also a printers logo on the back, for EK Co.

This card is addressed to Miss Effie Knock, Willow, Calif...

Williamsbridge NY Railroad Station ca 1908

ajmorris posted this on January 26th, 2012

Postcard showing photo-lithograph of the Williamsbridge New York railroad station; postmarked 11 Aug 1908, 7 P.M. Addressed to Mrs A L Austin; 37 North Divison St, Peekskill, NY. Message: Heard from Art to-day, said Papa and he arrived OK. Uncle Lou met them at Brauchville. Just heard from Carrie Hadden, Tillie fell and bust her wrist. Was anxious to hear from you all. Susie.

Printed by The Rotograph Co., N.Y...

St. Patrick's Day Post Card by Clapsaddle 1909 - Sold!

ajmorris posted this on January 14th, 2012
Asking Price: US $2.50

Disclaimer: This is not really something I offered for sale, but is a real item that sold online at auction for the price noted. I copied the image (public domain) and wrote my own description, to test-out the AmSelling feature on this site.

This is an embossed card featuring a drawing of a little boy standing on a chair, with a shillelagh at his side...