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by eastlondonpostcard
Thu May 31, 2012 1:46 pm
Forum: Postcard Wants
Topic: Possible very rare postcards?
Replies: 3
Views: 6388

Re: Possible very rare postcards?

Are they signed by an artist, I wonder? - it would be great if you could post an example - comic postcards are plentiful - those by named artists are more popular.
by eastlondonpostcard
Thu May 31, 2012 1:44 pm
Forum: Postcard Collecting
Topic: Edinburgh Royal Infirmary / info needed.
Replies: 2
Views: 4931

Re: Edinburgh Royal Infirmary / info needed.

I would guess that they were produced to raise funds for the hospital - I have similar ones for the Hackney Children's Hospital in East London which are nt uncommon, but is enough to find. The facts and figures are fascinating and, to me, add value to the views as great pieces of Social History. Val...
by eastlondonpostcard
Wed May 23, 2012 6:56 pm
Forum: Postcard Collecting
Topic: Royal Mail size guide -warning
Replies: 2
Views: 7017

Re: Royal Mail size guide -warning

Here is the Royal Mail view on Size and Weight for a standard letter:

Greetings cards, personal letters, postcards and bills are just a few examples of items that are likely to fall into the Letter format
Length: 240mm max
Width: 165mm max
Thickness: 5mm max
Weight: 100g max


Hope it helps
by eastlondonpostcard
Wed May 23, 2012 6:39 pm
Forum: Postcard Collecting
Topic: Moustache Postcards
Replies: 8
Views: 16645

Re: Moustache Postcards

nice - well, they are getting there - but these are better, I believe:

Image - and - Image
by eastlondonpostcard
Mon May 21, 2012 11:50 pm
Forum: Showcase Ads
Topic: Watermills and Windmills
Replies: 4
Views: 38840

Re: Watermills and Windmills

These will now be filtered into stock - setting up a separate section for UK churches now -
by eastlondonpostcard
Mon May 21, 2012 11:49 pm
Forum: Postcard Events
Topic: Bury Postcard Fair
Replies: 1
Views: 5091

Re: Bury Postcard Fair

less than five days to go .................
by eastlondonpostcard
Mon May 21, 2012 11:48 pm
Forum: Postcard Wants
Topic: leicestershire / warwickshire wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 3749

Re: leicestershire / warwickshire wanted

- plenty available at Bury St Edmunds this Saturday - 35 dealers - County Upper School IP32 6RF
by eastlondonpostcard
Mon May 21, 2012 11:46 pm
Forum: Postcard Collecting
Topic: Moustache Postcards
Replies: 8
Views: 16645

Moustache Postcards

I have a new collecting theme: moustaches on Postcard - especially the type a strongman wore; the handlebar.

The German Emperor for one sported a great one before the 1st world war! - and Jimmy Edwards! - well!! - a proud member of the handlebar club!
by eastlondonpostcard
Sun May 20, 2012 8:37 am
Forum: Postcard Collecting
Topic: Boer War Postcards
Replies: 0
Views: 3452

Boer War Postcards

A small bundle of Boer War related postcards went missing from a dealers stand at a Postcard/Stamp Fair in Essex yesterday - these included some Cartoons from that period and are of some value. Naturally the dealer is upset and annoyed and would like to see them returned - he has checked his stock i...
by eastlondonpostcard
Mon May 07, 2012 10:42 pm
Forum: Showcase Ads
Topic: Watermills and Windmills
Replies: 4
Views: 38840

Watermills and Windmills

I have a large collection of Wind/Water Mill Postcards and Photos for sale - let me know which one you are looking for, I may have it .........
by eastlondonpostcard
Mon May 07, 2012 10:39 pm
Forum: Postcard Events
Topic: Bury Postcard Fair
Replies: 1
Views: 5091

Bury Postcard Fair

Postcards come to Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk once again on Saturday May 26th - at the County Upper School, Beeton's Way, IP32 6RF - see you there!
by eastlondonpostcard
Mon May 07, 2012 10:35 pm
Forum: Postcard Wants
Topic: London Docks and the River
Replies: 1
Views: 3773

Re: London Docks and the River

still looking ...............
by eastlondonpostcard
Mon May 07, 2012 10:32 pm
Forum: Postcard Collecting
Topic: selling via postcard.co.uk
Replies: 1
Views: 3731

Re: selling via postcard.co.uk

Send them a PM is best - there is a PM button on the right hand side of the posting, under the members name.
by eastlondonpostcard
Mon May 07, 2012 10:30 pm
Forum: Postcard Collecting
Topic: Grandfather
Replies: 1
Views: 3996

Re: Grandfather

Same advice as given to others: find a Postcard Fair near to where you live and take them along and ask several dealers for an opinion/valuation/offer - or - find a Postcard Club near you and do the same ............
by eastlondonpostcard
Sat Mar 24, 2012 10:20 am
Forum: Postcard Events
Topic: Sporting Theme
Replies: 1
Views: 4994

Sporting Theme

..at the regular Bloomsbury Postcard Fair this Sunday 24th June at the Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way , London WC1 - see you there -