Philadelphia Postcard Collection Lot

Updated August 26, 2026

Lot number	196
Auction	Central PA Antiques & Collectibles Auction 8/28-9/13
Date	September 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM CDT
Auction house	John Carl Auction Company
Location	Maytown, Pennsylvania

This comprehensive regional ephemera lot features a massive assortment of vintage and antique postcards showcasing historical landmarks, architecture, and scenery around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The collection is highly organized and meticulously stored inside protective clear plastic sleeves, with individual cards bearing price or inventory stickers. Notable locations and subjects highlighted throughout the lot include Independence Hall, Carpenters Hall, University of Pennsylvania College Hall, Rittenhouse Square skyline views, Fairmount Park, Horticultural Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Academy of Fine Arts. The assortment contains a rich variety of print eras, featuring early white border, linen, and classic color lithograph views depicting historic buildings, street scenes, monuments, and gardens. Several items include handwritten historical messages and postal markings on the reverse sides. As an authentic vintage paper collection, items display typical age-related wear including slightly bumped corners, light edge wear, occasional faint surface smudges, and natural tanning on the backs, all housed in a large translucent plastic storage tub.

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