In vintage photography the most misused terms are CDV and cabinet card photos. A CDV is always approximately 2.5 by 4" by its very nature from its name, Carte de Visite, meaning visiting card and thus the...
There is some confusion as to how to tell the age of certain double decks of cards made by Kem. (Kem was the original 100% plastic playing card.) This is usually because sellers don't know that there is a...
When it comes to playing cards, there is a never ending variety to choose from. I will go over the main types of plastic playing cards commonly used to try and give you an idea of what they are like, so you...
In a perfect world, all postcards would be pristine, in mint condition. In the real world, postcards suffer the slings and arrows of age and outrageous handling. Some of the bumps and bruises are better left...
Since it appears that there are approximately 7,000 items listed under playing cards each week on eBay and since no one has so far undertaken to submit a guide, I am making this attempt to bring a little...
Playboy 1953 to present...I Hugh Hefner published the first edition in December of 1953 and was undated. It featured Marily Monroe and was a huge success. This edition of Playbook is one of the most sought...
PLEASE be sure to vote that this guide was helpful before logging off this page as it will assist in guide placement!! Collecting vintage and antique valentines is something that has emotional appeal to...
When it comes to dating matchbook covers it can be difficult. Sometimes you can get lucky and the date is right there printed on the cover, but if not, how can you narrow the possibilities? TIPS ON DATING...
Collectors eventually expand their collections into the area known as ephemera. Looking for items that advertise, illustrate or explain the collectible is a great find for anything from pottery to automobiles....
I have read many posts in various eBay discussion boards from buyers or sellers who want to know how to remove vintage cards..postcards or Valentines from scrapbooks. There were many kinds of glues and pastes...
