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A history of postcards : a pictorial record from the turn of the century to the present day

by Martin Willoughby

This history traces the evolution of postcards from the initial concept of prepaid postal stationery, illustrating various types and styles from Britain, the United States, and Europe.

Accession 31486 ISBN 1555216226 Publisher Wellfleet Press
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