Buying vintage stamps and postcards is full of trade-offs. You can choose a small, focused set with a holiday theme, a broad mix of postal paper, an early-American stamp group, or a large lot with unused stamps. The right call depends on what you want to display, how much condition wear you can accept, and how many pieces you want to sort through. The four lots below cover that range, with listed prices from $11.16 to $60.00.
Quick Take
At the low end, the 13 Antique Postcards Holiday Christmas Greetings Some With Stamps is a low-cost way to start a postcard shelf. The Vintage Antique Postal Stamps Books, Envelopes, Postcards lot is the largest scope at the top price, with stamps from the U.S. and abroad. The Ben Franklin group gives you a concise historical story, while the Lot of 64 offers the biggest count of cards in one purchase.
Listed Price Comparison
| Lot | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Antique Postcards Holiday Christmas Greetings Some With Stamps | $11.16 | |
| Vintage Antique Postal Stamps Books, Envelopes, Postcards | $60.00 | |
| Antique Stamps and Postcards (5)-Ben Franklin Stamps-13 star flag cancelled | $20.00 | |
| Lot of 64 - 1 Cent, 2 Cent, 3 Cent and 4 Cent Vintage Postcards-Unused Stamps | $20.00 |
Decision Matrix
Choose based on what you want to get out of the lot:
- Holiday postcard display or a low-cost introduction: 13 Antique Postcards Holiday Christmas Greetings Some With Stamps.
- Broad variety with books, envelopes, and postcards: Vintage Antique Postal Stamps Books, Envelopes, Postcards.
- Early American stamp history and Ben Franklin designs: Antique Stamps and Postcards (5)-Ben Franklin Stamps-13 star flag cancelled.
- Large quantity of unused stamps on postcards with multiple denominations: Lot of 64 - 1 Cent, 2 Cent, 3 Cent and 4 Cent Vintage Postcards-Unused Stamps.
Product Notes
13 Antique Postcards Holiday Christmas Greetings Some With Stamps
This is a collection of 13 used, original postcards with a holiday and greetings theme, and some include stamps. It suits someone who enjoys signs of age: spotting, wear, and the fact that items are sold as-is. The post-war era and posted postage condition give it a clear vintage identity. For a collector who prefers pristine cards, the visible wear and used condition could be a limitation. It's a small set, so it won't give you a broad survey of stamp varieties.
Vintage Antique Postal Stamps Books, Envelopes, Postcards
This SCOTT collection brings together postal stamps from the United States and around the world, and the title also mentions books, envelopes, and postcards. It has a multi-color design, rectangular shape, and handstamped cancellations that point to actual use. The trade-off is that it is uncertified and ungraded, so you will need to rely on your own inspection or existing knowledge. If you want a richer, broader mixed lot and don't mind paying more, this one gives you the most territory to explore in a single purchase.
Antique Stamps and Postcards (5)-Ben Franklin Stamps-13 star flag cancelled
This is a tightly focused set of five stamps and postcards built around Benjamin Franklin and the 13-star flag cancellation. It includes U.S. postcards and stamps from the early 1900s, with two early versions of the one-cent Franklin stamp. If your interest is early American iconography, the 13-star flag design gives this lot a clear visual story. You are limited to five items, so this is a more focused purchase. The used, cancelled condition is part of the charm, but it also means the cards carry the marks and wear of having passed through the mail.
Lot of 64 - 1 Cent, 2 Cent, 3 Cent and 4 Cent Vintage Postcards-Unused Stamps
With 64 postcards, this is the largest count in the group. It includes unused stamps in denominations from one to four cents, with a color palette of red, green, and purple. The subjects include Jefferson, Franklin, Martha Washington, George Washington, Statue of Liberty, and Lincoln. The 1955 issue date and U.S. place of origin give it a clear mid-century identity. The catch is that most of the postcards are written or typed on, so this is a lot for someone who cares more about the stamps and the vintage cards than about blank mailing surfaces. It's a large working lot for someone who wants to sort through many cards.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
If you want the easiest entry into holiday postcards and are comfortable with age wear, choose the 13 Antique Postcards Holiday Christmas Greetings Some With Stamps. If you want the widest mix of postal material in one box, go with the Vintage Antique Postal Stamps Books, Envelopes, Postcards. For a focused Ben Franklin and early flag story, pick the Antique Stamps and Postcards (5)-Ben Franklin Stamps-13 star flag cancelled. And if you want the most cards and unused stamps to work through, choose the Lot of 64 - 1 Cent, 2 Cent, 3 Cent and 4 Cent Vintage Postcards-Unused Stamps.
