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Bonnie Wilpon

Bonnie Wilpon, of Tampa, Florida, is a charter member of the Sunshine Postcard Club (1976), and has served as its Treasurer (currently), President, Editor and Show Chairman over the years. A member of the Tropical Postcard Club and the IFPD (International Federation of Postcard Dealers) as well, she buys, sells and appraises postcards. Bonnie has written two books, published by Arcadia: A Postcard History of Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida and A Postcard History of Hollywood, Florida. Some of Bonnie's photographs have been made into postcards by an Australian firm, and she is active in Post Card Heaven as well as the Mensa international postcard group. Her personal postcard collections are extensive, and she is a strong promoter of the hobby.

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Postcard Collectors Drawn to Brundage’s Depiction of Victorian Children & Holidays (2/22/12)

Frances Brundage is a familiar name to collectors across many genres. For most of her 83 years, she illustrated all … More >>

Practical Tips for Tackling a Postcard Show (1/9/12)

Many of us started our collections when we accidentally came across a really interesting postcard or two in an antique … More >>

States Poke Fun at Themselves Through Postcards (8/15/11)

Looking for a fun collection that won’t break the bank? Or something for your children to collect? State humor postcards can … More >>

My Little Collection — Postcards Featuring ‘Little People’ (6/6/11)

My favorite postcard collection involves “freak show” performers, who appeared in circuses and carnivals. And the cards I show most … More >>

Groans and Grins: Collecting Punny Postcards (4/19/11)

Many postcard collectors have serious collections. They’re interested in preserving home town history, amassing and cataloguing every postcard printed by … More >>

Postcards Chronicle Fascinating History of the House of David (3/13/11)

House of David postcards have always been highly collectible. Most of its subjects are “multiples” (fitting into more than one … More >>

Reproduction Postcards: How to Spot the Copies from the Real McCoy (9/20/10)

Postcards, like many other antiques, can be reproduced, and some repros are very hard to spot. Since one … More >>

How Old Is That Postcard? Tips on Gauging When Postcards Were Produced (6/15/10)

This example of a Pioneer Card has a government Postal Card back and is postmarked 1890.

Postcard collectors have a few tricks up their sleeves when it comes to quickly approximating, with just a quick glance, … More >>

Three Keys to Judging the Value of Antique and Vintage Postcards (6/1/10)

A 1940s view of Main Street in Evansville, Ind., showing store signage. This postcard would be worth $5-$6.

Just last week I received a phone call from my friend Janet, who told me that her Great-Aunt Molly … More >>