Past encapsulated in "penny postals"
Article on the collection of old postcards which is increasing in popularity. The usual value is between 65 cents to a dollar but sometimes they can go at auction for many hundreds of dollars. In general, older postcards are more sought after and often it is location specific with greater interest for that is local to the buyer. An unused postcard is more valuable than a used one. the article lists several good resources for more information
Creator:
Marsha Key Seff
Source:
San Jose Mercury
Date: 1978-07-16
Type:
NEWS
Coverage:
1970s
Identifier: FE-BEN-References-49
Collection
Citation
Seff, Marsha Key. “Past encapsulated in "penny postals".” San Jose Mercury. 1978-07-16. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/139694. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
