Quick Take
Choosing between vintage stamp and postcard lots can feel like sorting a mixed box blind. You want material that fits your collection's theme, condition, and price range. These four sets cover different needs: unused stamp-themed postcards, a large U.S. denomination study, holiday greeting cards with posted stamps, and a broad SCOTT-brand mix of books, envelopes, and postcards. Prices run from $11.16 to $60.00, so the decision is less about budget alone and more about what you plan to do with the material.
The high-volume set is the most direct match for someone who wants a broad selection of classic stamp subjects in one purchase. The low-priced set is the only one with a thematic focus, so it is easy to try. The largest mixed set is also the most expensive, which means accepting ungraded material. The focused stamp-imagery set is the narrowest choice, appealing to collectors who want a specific subject without sorting.
Listed Price Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| 18 unused postcards with pictures of stamps, 4 shown | $12.00 | |
| Lot of 64 - 1 Cent, 2 Cent, 3 Cent and 4 Cent Vintage Postcards-Unused Stamps | $20.00 | |
| 13 Antique Postcards Holiday Christmas Greetings Some With Stamps | $11.16 | |
| Vintage Antique Postal Stamps Books, Envelopes, Postcards | $60.00 |
Decision Matrix
Use this as a quick filter:
- For a collector building a U.S. classic stamp reference: the large U.S. lot.
- For a seasonal stamp-and-postcard project: the seasonal greeting set.
- For a narrow theme: the narrow-theme set.
- For a general reference library: the SCOTT-brand mixed lot.
Product Notes
18 unused postcards with pictures of stamps, 4 shown
This is the most narrowly themed set in the group. The 18 cards are all unused and carry stamp-themed pictures, with the description referencing worldwide material. It costs $12.00 and gives you a compact collection for stamps-on-stamps fans. Since the title says only four are shown, you are committing to a set where most of the cards are not previewed. If you are comfortable with that visual surprise, the set is a quick way to add unused stamp imagery to your collection. The main limitation is the limited preview, so a collector who wants to know each card before buying will find the set less satisfying.
Lot of 64 - 1 Cent, 2 Cent, 3 Cent and 4 Cent Vintage Postcards-Unused Stamps
This lot packs a lot of variety into 64 postcards. It includes 1, 2, 3, and 4 cent unused stamps, with classic U.S. designs such as Jefferson, Franklin, Martha Washington, Statue of Liberty, and Lincoln. The red, green, and purple colors make the stamps easy to sort by denomination. At $20.00, the per-card cost is low. The trade-off is that most of the cards have writing or typing on the front and back; only seven are blank on the back. If you are using the cards for reference or for the stamps themselves, that is acceptable. If you want clean backs for display or correspondence, you'll need to sort carefully.
13 Antique Postcards Holiday Christmas Greetings Some With Stamps
The most affordable set, at $11.16, is also the only one focused on holiday greetings. These 13 original postcards come from the post-war era and some carry stamps, giving you a small collection of seasonal postal history. The condition shows age, spotting, and wear, which can be a plus for collectors who like to see signs of use. The trade-off is that the cards are sold as is, so the visible wear is part of the package. If holiday-themed postcards with a used look are what you want, this is a direct match. The group is small enough to display without taking over a shelf.
Vintage Antique Postal Stamps Books, Envelopes, Postcards
The most expensive set, at $60.00, is also the broadest. It combines postal stamps, books, envelopes, and postcards from the United States and around the world under the SCOTT brand. The handstamped cancellations and multi-color rectangular shapes give you a wide range of material for a general reference. The trade-off is that the lot is ungraded and uncertified, with quality described as ordinary. That makes it a mixed bag rather than a set of certified or graded pieces. If your focus is on variety and you want to study different postal formats, the price can be justified by the sheer range. It is not the choice for someone looking for certified or graded pieces.
Final Recommendation
If you want a large number of postcards with recognizable stamp designs, the high-volume set deserves your first look. For a seasonal project, the low-priced set is the one to choose. The focused stamp-imagery set is the pick when your shelf is organized by subject, and the broad mixed set is the starting point for a general reference library.
