Kuha Fish from Finland

Soumen Kauneimmat Kalat 

(The Most Beautiful Fishes of Finland)

Kuha fish (zander or pikeperch)

This oversized postcard was postmarked in 2020.

Best Western, Patio Motel in New Orleans, Louisiana

Best Western, Patio Motel in New Orleans, Louisiana

This is now a public storage building. 

 

An Oversized Postcard of the Roger Williams Inn, Green Lake, Wisconsin

American Baptist Assembly

Green Lake, Wisconsin

Roger Williams Inn

 

Oversized Postcard of the Native Indian Tribes

Native Indian Tribes

Featuring a map of the United States and parts of Canada with MANY tribes listed. The main ones listed are: Blackfoot, Assiniboine, Cree, ojibwa, Algonquin, Paiute, Shoshone, Crow, Cheyenne, Sioux, Pawnee, Shawnee, Cherokee, Seminole, Choctaw, Apache, Comanche, Osage, Kiowa, Ute and Navajo.  There is also and Indian Chief Headdress and a tepee.

unused 8 X 11 inch postcard
bought in 2013

Oversized Map Postcard of The Bermuda Islands

Bermuda Islands

Discovered -
by Juan de Bermudez (Spanish)  - 1515
by Sir George Somers (British) - 1609

Colonized -
by The Virginia Company (British) 1612
by The Bermuda Company (British) 1614

Bermuda - The Mid Ocean paradise with a 17th century background is the oldest self-governing Colony in the British Empire.  It lies 625 miles due east of the carolinas, 666 miles southeast of New York and 729 miles south of Halifax.  Comprised of four large islands and numerous small ones, Bermuda's total area is approximately 22 square miles and at no place is more than two miles wide.  A year-round resort, Bermuda's semi-tripical climate is mild and equable and is especially suited for all types of outdoor sports.  Its beaches of soft pink and white sand are among the most beautiful in the world.

Giant Post Card - vintage, unused

The Newest Royal Caribbean Ship - Quantum of the Seas

Prepare to be WOWED
Quantum of the Seas

The Newest Ship from Royal Caribbean is about to start booking!  Here is an oversized postcard with a reminder to sign up for Early booking opportunities for Royal Crown and Anchor Members.

Krisin Chenoweth will be the Godmother of this amazing ship.  On board there will be bumper cars and an indoor skydiving room!

postmarked in 2013 with a machine stamp

Wild Berries from Finland

Luonnonmarjat (wild berries in Finnish) Naturbar (berries in Swedish)

(the first word is Finnish, the second is Swedish)

Mustikka - Blabar
Vaccinium myrtillus
(blueberry)

Puolukka - Lingon
Vaccinium vitis-idaea
(lingonberry or cowberry)

Variksenmarja - Krakbar
Empetrum nigrum
(black crowberry)

Juolukka - Odon
Vaccinium uliginosum
(bog bilberry or northern bilberry)

Lakka, hilla - Hjortron
Rubus chamaemorus
(mulberry, cloudberry)

Mesimarja - Akerbar
Rubus arcticus
(arctic raspberry)

Tyrni - Havtorn
Hippophae rhamnoides
(buckthorn - seaberry)

Karpalo - Tranbar
vaccinium oxycoccos
(cranberry)

Vadelma - Hallon
Rubus idaeus
(red raspberry)

Metsamansikka - Skogssmultron
Fragaria vesca
(wild strawberries)

Pihlajanmarja - Ronnbar
Sorbus aucuparia
(rowan berry)

The back reads:
Kalatalouden Keskusliitto - Finnish - Fisheries Federation
Central Forbundet for Fiskerihushallning - Swedish - Central Association for Fisheries Housekeeping

This card is a little over 8 inches by 11 inches!  Yet it made it through the mail with no problems.

postmarked in 2013 with a blackberry stamp from Finland - the sender writes that blackberries are not naturally found in Finland and that is why they are not on the postcard - but I love that it is a fruit postcard and a fruit stamp  :D

Don't Let the Cat Out, Hanging Postcard

 Please ...
Don't Let The Cat Out ...
.. no matter what it tells you!
Thank You

This is an oversized Hanging Post Card - The Post Card They Keep

There is a hole at the top to put this on a door handle.  There is even a place on the back to cut if you have a Pull Door.

unused, from 2007

Here is a scan of the back of this great postcard....

Disney's Animal Kingdom 3-D Postcard, signed by Harry Moore!

Disney's Animal Kingdom

1. Baloo - The Jungle Book - 1967
2. Simba - The Lion King - 1994
3. Little John - Robin Hood - 1973
4.  King Leonidas - Bedknobs and Broomsticks - 1971
5. Bernard - The Rescuers - 1977
6. Bianca - The Rescuers - 1977
7. Tantor - Tarzan - 1999
8. Rafiki - The Lion King - 1994
9. Lady Kluck - Robin Hood - 1973
10. Maid Marian - Robin Hood - 1973
11. Brer Fox - Song of the South - 1946
12. Zazu - The Lion King - 1994
13. Goofy - Mickey's Revue - 1932
14. Pluto - The Chain Gang - 1930
15. Minnie - Steamboat Willie - 1928
16. Mickey - Steamboat Willie - 1928
17. Donald - The Wise Little Hen - 1934
18. Kaa - The Jungle Book - 1967
19. Brer Bear - Song of the South - 1946
20. Madam Mim - The Sword in the Stone - 1963
21. Big Bad Wolf - The Three Little Pigs - 1933
22. Dumbo - Dumbo - 1941
23. Reluctant Dragon - The Reluctant Dragon - 1941
24. Lambert - Lambert, the Sheepish Lion - 1952
25. King Loui - The Jungle Book - 1967
26. Brer Frog - Song of the South - 1946
27. Brer Rabbit - Song of the South - 1946
28. Sebastian - The Little Mermaid - 1989
29. Fifer Pig - The Three Little Pigs - 1933
30. Fiddler Pig - The Three Little Pigs - 1933
31. Practical Pig - The Three Little Pigs - 1933

unused, but bought in 2008

I have two of these postcards - I met Harry Moore, the amazing artist who drew and designed this postcard, and he gave me one with his autograph on the back!  (2010)
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Bled, Slovenia

Bled, Slovenia

postmarked in 2009 with three Slovenia stamps

the sender writes:
Bled is a town in North-West Slovenia, located in the Beautiful Julian Alps (named after Julius Ceasar). It is famous for its periglacial Lake Bled, which makes it a major tourist attraction. Impressing millions with its simplicity, Lake Bled Island remains Slovenia's only natural island and one of the most beautiful places in Europe. It's a very picturesque tree covered island with a small church in the middle - The Church of St. Mary (Sv. Marija). There are exactly 99 stairs leading to it from the shore. In the church, which foundations date from the 8th century, you can see a small archeological display about the island. There's also a wishing bell that visitors are encouraged to toll for good luck and which is one of the most romantic places to get married. Especially if a swan boat takes you there. You will also find an excellent restaurant on the island, souvenir shop, ice cream shop and as the local customs say, The groom has to carry the bride up the 99 stairs in order to have a happy marriage. There is also an old iconic Bled Castle overlooking the lake. The oldest records date from 1009, which makes it one of the oldest in Slovenia.

World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta Georgia

World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta Georgia

this looks like an old room divider! It's very large and shaped like you see here

postmarked in 2008 with 41 cent 'Louis Comfort Tiffany' stamp

Learning Rx advertising postcard - with error

Are your kids grades giving you Nightmares?

What parents need to know ...
What causes my kid's learning struggles?
Can reading be easier?

Get the specifc (oops - typo on this 'better education for your child' postcard!) answers you need. Schedule your child's skills assessment today.

postmarked in October, 2009 with a machine stamp

Nesting Birds of Finland

Birds that nest in Finland
(click the postcard to see it better)

Pihapiirin Lintuja
Gardsplanens Faglar

This postcard is huge! 8 1/2 inches X 11 1/2 inches

Haarapasky, Ladusvala, Hirundo Rustica (Barn Swallow)
Harakka, Skata, Pica Pica (European Magpie)
Keltasirkku, Gulsparv, Emberiza Citrinella (Yellowhammer)
Kirjosieppo, Svartvit Flugsnappare, Ficedula Hypoleuca (Pied Flycatcher)
Kottarainen, Stare, Sturnus vulgaris (European Starling)
Kuukkeli, Lavskrika, Perisoreus Infaustus (Siberian Jay)
Toyhtotiainen, Tofsmes, Parus Cristatus (Crested Tit)
Kapytikka, Storre Hackspett, Dendrocopos Major (Great Spotted Woodpecker)
Leppalinu, Rodstjart, Phoenicurus Phoenicurus (Common Redstart)
Mustarastas, Koltrast, Turdus Merula (blackbird)
Naakka, Kaja, Corvus Monedula (Jackdaw)
Narhi Notskrika, Garrulus Glandarius (Eurasian Jay)
Pajulintu, Lovsangare, Phylloscopus Trochilus (Willow Warbler)
Peippo, Bofink, Fringilla Coelebs (Chaffinch)
Punakykirastas, Rodvingetrast, Turdus Iliacus (Redwing)
Punarinta, Rodhake, Erithacus rubecula (European Robin)
Punatulkke, Domhere, Pyrrhula Pyrrhula (Eurasian Bullfinch)
Pahkinahakki, Notkraka, Nucifraga Caryocatactes (Spotted Nutcracker)
Rakattirastas, Bjorkrast, Turdus Pilaris (Fieldfare)
Sinitainen, Blames, Parus Caeruleus (Blue Tit)
talitainen, Talgoxe, Parus Major (Great Tit)
Tikli, Steglits, Carduelis Carduelis (European Goldfinch)
Tilhi, Sidensvans, Bombycilla Garrulus (Bohemian Waxwing)
Varis, Kraka, Corvus Corone (Carrion Crow)
Varpunnen, Grasparv, Passer Domesticus (House Sparrow)
Viherpeippo, Gronfink, Carduelis Chloris (European Greenfinch)
Urpiainen, Grasiska, Carduelis Flammea (Common Redpoll)
Vastarakki, Sadesarla, Motacilla Alba (White Wagtail)

postmarked in 2009 with two Finland stamps, one of a moth and one Moomin

A 'Wearable' Postcard - Florida Sunglasses

Florida, the most popular vacation spot in the U.S.A., is the perfect getaway for people of all ages.  It offers everything from sandy-white beaches and crystal-clear waters, to top-class resorts and outstanding scenery.

This postcard has the nose area cut out of it, so you can actually put this on your face like a pair of sunglasses!  It was bought in 2009.