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Old Postcards.

Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:23 pm
by Cindy
l have about 50 postcards...( mostly comic )...from 1939..40's...3 are Mabel Lucie Attwell..not in mint condition after all those years...but l was wondering if there is a market for them...l'm new to all this...can someone advise...please, best regards..Cindy.

Re: Old Postcards.

Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:59 am
by Cindy
Looks as though l'm out of luck with these cards...l really thought someone out there might have a bit of advice, has anyone any idea where else to check..please...Cindy. :?

Re: Old Postcards.

Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:29 am
by ECooper
Have a look on ebay, you'll see most of the comic postcards for the 1940's onwards are unsold.
Mable Lucie Attwell collectors will be looking for cards in good condition.

It always amuses me on ebay when sellers say ' in good condition considering it's age ' I've managed to to collect plenty of cards in almost perfect condition over 100 years old.

Re: Old Postcards.

Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:22 pm
by kevinramsdale
Cindy wrote:Looks as though l'm out of luck with these cards...l really thought someone out there might have a bit of advice, has anyone any idea where else to check..please...Cindy. :?
It's always difficult to comment on postcards when you can't actually see them (or better still, handle them)

As a rough guide such a job lot might carry an auction estimate of £20/£25 - but that's a very wild guess really as it depends on the precise condition of the cards, and whether there are many collectable artists / themes in there.

Re: Old Postcards.

Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 11:33 am
by Cindy
Thanks Kevin, wasn't sure about them, but knowing my luck l should have known no fortune awaits me...thanks again...Cindy.