Postcard News from Courthouse
Square
Vol. 13, No.3, Mar 2017
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Get Out to a Postcard Show....It will do you good!
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This issue has information on upcoming postcard shows. We hope you find this issue informative
and adding to your interest in postcards and postcard collecting.
Let us know if you have ideas for upcoming articles or contributors.
Your feedback is welcome. Our membership is over 15,000 and an ad or article can get wide circulation.
Welcome to the 13th Year of Our Newsletter,
Postcard News from Courthouse Square!!
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Load Those Postcards in the Car, Come on out to a Show!
It will do you good!
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See DETAILS of 2017 Show Schedules Below!!
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ATTIC HERITAGE AUCTIONS
Ron & Carol Littlefield
P. O. Box 276
Whitefield, NH 03598-0276
www.atticheritage.com
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When in Dallas, visit
Dallas Metro's #1 Source for Great Antiques
and over 10,000 $1 Vintage Postcards and Old Photos
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Postcard News from Courthouse Square
NEW!!Free Classifieds, See below for details!
UPCOMING SHOW - EVENT INFORMATION
(Show Promoters, see info below for listings in our Postcard News from Courthouse Square -Show Calendar, $15 for 12 issues or until show date)
2017 Antique Postcard & Paper Americana Show Schedule
Get Out to a Postcard Show....It will do you good!
Show Promoters, advertise your shows in our newsletters.
$15 per show, runs until after show occurs, email jmtaylor@ipa.net
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Always check with contact person for a show before planning trips.
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2017 Schedule
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Jim Taylor and Courthouse Square.net
in association with Tracy Bradford
presents
Spring 2017
Houston Metro Postcard and Paper Show
SHERATON HOTEL NORTH HOUSTON
15700 John F. Kennedy Blvd
(South of Bush Intercontinental Airport)
Houston, Texas 77032
Friday, March 10, 2017, 10AM to 6PM
Saturday, March 11, 2017, 9AM to 4PM (Friday Early Bird at 9AM)
Admission: $4.00 - Good for Both Days Regular Admission
$6.00 Early Bird for 9AM Friday - Good for Both Days Admission
Featuring all ages and prices of collectable postcards, postal history, first day covers, antique and
collectable books, ephemera, collectable paper, and related items.
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Discounted Rooms are available at the Sheraton if reserved prior to 7 Feb, 2017, by
calling 281-969-1268 or 281-969-1269 or emailing reservations@sheratoniah.com mentioning the
show.
For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340
( This Show will sell Out, Dealers contact us now for contracts)
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Indianapolis Postcard Club
Postcard and Vintage Paper Show
Our Lady of the Greenwood School (gym)
399 South Meridian St.
Greenwood, Indiana 46143
March 11, 2017
10:00 – 4:00
Admission $1.00
For More Information:
Kent Clady – 317-966-5302
kclady@ol-g.org
Please note that this is Greenwood’s Meridian Street—
NOT Indianapolis’s Meridian Street!
From I-65 (North or South) - take the Greenwood Exit and continue west on
Main Street until Meridian Street. Turn south (left) on Meridian Street
and the school will be on your left.
From US 31 (North or South) - Follow US 31 until you come to Main Street. (about one mile south of Greenwood Park Mall.) Turn east (left), and continue on Main Street until you come to Meridian Street. Turn south (right). The school will be on your left.
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Dont forget our Fall Dallas Metro Postcard and Paper Show right before the Wichita International Show in October, 2076.
Jim Taylor and Courthouse Square Antique Cards
Presents
Spring 2017
Greater Dallas
Postcard and Paper Show
March 17, 18, 2017
****NEW VENUE****
Comfort Inn and Suites Plano East
700 Central Parkway East, (Exit 29, East side of Expressway,
3 blocks north of South Fork Hotel on Expressway frontage road,
just behind new Furr's Cafeteria, LaQuinta, Denny's, King Chinese Buffet)
Plano, TX 75074
****Details Click Here****
Comfort Inn and Suites, in the Great Ballroom!
Comfort Inn & Suites Plano East
T: 972.881.1881 F: 972.422.2184
Use Rate Code Rate Code LCSAP to get our special show rate
Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast daily, with Belgian waffle station, eggs, breakfast meats, and additional hot & cold items.
Complimentary Parking
Wireless High-Speed Internet throughout Hotel
Microwaves and Refrigerators in Every Room
Fitness Center
Business Center
On-site Coin Operated Laundry Facility
Outdoor pool and Whirlpool
All Day Coffee Service
Use Rate Code Rate Code LCSAP to get our special show rate.
Great hotel, near all the food and nearby shopping areas.
Lots to do. Light rail nearby, and airport shuttles available.
Show Hours Friday 10-6 pm, Sat 9-4 pm, Early Birds at 9:00 Friday
For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340
This show is being produced by Jim Taylor, and CourthouseSquare.net,
and is produced in the Spring and Fall, annually.
Dealers call or email for contracts.
ADMISSION: $4.00 for both days regular admission (10 am Friday, and 9 am Saturday)
$6 Early Bird available 9:00 on Friday
Great Vintage Postcards, Rare and Beautiful Original Turn of the Century Postcards, for sale in all price ranges!
We will also have archival postcard supplies, and reference volumes, for sale. Plus free Barr's Postcard News issues while supplies last. This show is held annually.
The top dealers and collectors of
Texas historical postcards and photographs are expected to attend.
Bring copy of this email or show us on your cell phone for $1 off any admission.
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Contact us now for dealer space! 1.888.451.0340
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2017
Springfield Missouri Spring
Postcard and Paper Show and Sale
Friday Mar 24, 2017, 10 AM to 6 PM (Early Bird at 9am)
Saturday Mar 25, 2017, 9 AM to 4 PM
Lamplighter Inn-North
2820 N Glenstone (host motel reservations 800 707 0326)
Springfield Missouri 65803
ADMISSION: $4.00 for both days regular admission (10 am Friday, and 9 am Saturday)
$6 Early Bird available 9:00 on Friday
For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340
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Mar 31 - Apr 1, 2017.
Collinsville, IL.
28th Annual Metro East Postcard Show
VFW Hall, 1234 Vandalia St.
(Highway 159, easily accessible from Interstates 70 & 55, 270, 255 & 64; just 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis),
Collinsville.
Fri: 9 AM-5 PM.
Sat: 9 AM-4 PM.
27 dealers will bring thousands of cards for your purchasing pleasure. FREE admission. FREE parking. Food available on site.
Contact: Tom Snyder. Phone: (618) 531-4189 Email: the.snyders@charter.net
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2017 Iowa City Postcard and Stamp Show
Sat-Sun Apr 8-9, 2017
Iowa City, Iowa.
Johnson County 4-H Fairgrounds - Building C, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Road SE
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Sat: 9 AM-5 PM. Sun: 10 AM-2 PM.
Dealer space available.
Herb Staub: (319) 400-6498. / 319-351-3848Email: herbiniowa@mchsi.com
Like us on FACEBOOK
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Spring 2017
Greater Chicago
Postcard and Paper Show
April 14, 15, 2017
Holiday Inn Chicago SW-Countryside Conference Center Ballroom
William Tell
6201 Joliet Road Countryside , Illinois 60525
Show Hours Friday 10-6 pm, Saturday 8AM- 4pm, Early Birds at 9:00 Friday
ADMISSION: $5.00 for both days regular admission (10am Friday, and 8 am Saturday)
$10 Early Bird available for 9:00 on Friday
Saturday Open Early at 8:00am, close at 4pm
Show WILL close at 4PM on Saturday
Stay with us at the Holiday Inn, our host hotel and show venue.
Book now to get our group rate, booking code is " GCA ", event is
Greater Chicago Antique Post Card Show
Door Prizes Awarded Hourly
Details click here
For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340
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April 29, 30, 2017
Hal Lutsky's
Vintage Paper Fair
San Francisco
Golden Gate Park
County Fair Building
9th Avenue and Lincoln Way
Free Admission
Saturday 10am to 6pm
Sunday 11am to 5pm
Northern California's Finest Selection of Postcards, Trade Cards, Stereoviews, Photography, Labels, Brochures, Victorian, Transportation & Sports Memorabilia, and All Manner of Curious, Beautiful and Interesting Old Paper!
Hal Lutsky
Vintage Paper Fair
1032 Irving St. Box 604
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 531-0553
vintagepaperfair@gmail.com
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May 5, 6, 2017
Denver Postcard and Paper Show
Jefferson County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
15200 W. 6th Ave.
Golden CO 80401
Fri 11:00am-7:00 pm
Sat 9:30am-4:30pm
$5 Admission - good for both days
Contact: Carol Mobley 720-308-1516
email: camobley@ephemeranet.com
www.facebook.com/denverpostcardshow
www.DenverPostcardShow.com
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Spring 2017
Tulsa OK
Postcard and Paper Show and Sale
Fri June 2, 10a to 6p (Early Bird at 9A)
Sat June 3, 9a to 4p
Clarion Inn
2600 N Aspin Ave
Broken Arrow OK
1.918.258.7085
For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340
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June 10, 11, 2017
The Greater L.A.
Vintage Postcard and Paper Show
Glendale Civic Auditorium
1402 N Verdugo Rd
Glendale, CA
Early Bird Sat 8am-10am $25
FREE ADMISSION
Sat 10 am - 5 pm
Sun 10 am-4 pm
For Info Call 626-665-9435
Jeremy LeRoque
jeremy.leroque@gmail.com
www.postcardshows.com
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June 10-11, 2017
Huntsville, AL.
HUNTSPEX 2017
Stamp and Postcard Show.
Conference Training Center,
University of Alabama in Huntsville,
1410 Ben Graves Drive, Huntsville.
Sat: 10 AM-5 PM.
Sun: 10 AM-3 PM.
19 dealers. FREE admission.
Huntsville Philatelic Club.
Contact: Mike O'Reilly,
P.O. Box 4384,
Huntsville, AL 35815-4384.
Phone: (256) 527-4601. Email: mcoreilly@yahoo.com
/https://www.facebook.com/groups/799128636864188/
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2017 Greater Kansas City Metro
Antique Postcard and Paper Show
Crown Plaza Kansas City - Overland Park (Lenexa)
12601 West 95th Street
Lenexa, KS 66215
"In the Ballroom"
Friday June 23, 2017, ll am to 6 pm (Early Bird at 10AM)
Saturday June 24, 2017, 9am to 4pm
Early Bird Admission $6 available 10am Friday,
Regular Admission $4(11 am Fri, 9 am Sat)Admissions good for both days)
Lots of restaurants, motels shopping in immediate area. This is at the S.E. part of I-35 and 95th St interchange, Lenexa, same exit we've used for years to get to the Lenexa(Kansas City) club show which no longer exists.
Clearly visable from exit, hotel reservations at our show rate, call 913.217.1004, group name Courthouse Square Antique Postcards based on availability. More Details coming!!
Limited dealer spaces, it will sell out. Dealers Call 1.888.451.0340 for contracts
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July 14, 15, 2017
Denver Postcard and Paper Show
Jefferson County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
15200 W. 6th Ave.
Golden CO 80401
Fri 11:00am-7:00 pm
Sat 9:30am-4:30pm
$5 Admission - good for both days
Contact: Carol Mobley 720-308-1516
email: camobley@ephemeranet.com
www.facebook.com/denverpostcardshow
www.DenverPostcardShow.com
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Arkansas Antiquarian Booksellers Association
32nd Annual Book and Paper Show
Saturday & Sunday, August 5th and 6th 2017
Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Drive,
Saturday 10-5, Sunday 11-4, admission $5, free parking
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Springfield Missouri Summer
Postcard and Paper Show and Sale
Friday Aug 25, 2017, 10 AM to 6 PM (Early Bird at 9am)
Saturday Aug 26, 2017, 9 AM to 4 PM
Lamplighter Inn-North
2820 N Glenstone (host motel reservations 800 707 0326)
Springfield Missouri 65803
ADMISSION: $4.00 for both days regular admission (10 am Friday, and 9 am Saturday)
$6 Early Bird available 9:00 on Friday
For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340
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Sep 1-2, 2017.
Collinsville, IL.
42th Annual
St. Louis Gateway Postcard Club Annual Show
VFW Hall,
1234 Vandalia St.
(Highway 159, easily accessible from Interstates 70 & 55, 270, 255 & 64; just 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis),
Collinsville.
Fri: Club Members 9 AM-5 PM.
Public 10 AM-5 PM.
Sat: 9 AM-4 PM.
FREE admission. FREE parking. Food available on site. St. Louis Gateway Postcard Club.
Contact: Tom Snyder.
Phone: (618) 531-4189. Email: the.snyders@charter.net
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September 9 and 10, 2017
Hal Lutsky's
Vintage Paper Fair
San Francisco
Golden Gate Park
County Fair Building
9th Avenue and Lincoln Way
Free Admission
Saturday 10am to 6pm
Sunday 11am to 5pm
Northern California's Finest Selection of Postcards, Trade Cards, Stereoviews, Photography, Labels, Brochures, Victorian, Transportation & Sports Memorabilia, and All Manner of Curious, Beautiful and Interesting Old Paper!
Hal Lutsky
Vintage Paper Fair
1032 Irving St. Box 604
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 531-0553
vintagepaperfair@gmail.com
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September 23, 24, 2017
The Greater L.A.
Vintage Postcard and Paper Show
Glendale Civic Auditorium
1402 N Verdugo Rd
Glendale, CA
Early Bird Sat 8am-10am $25
FREE ADMISSION
Sat 10 am - 5 pm
Sun 10 am-4 pm
For Info Call 626-665-9435
Jeremy LeRoque
jeremy.leroque@gmail.com
www.postcardshows.com
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Indianapolis Postcard Club
Postcard and Vintage Paper Show
Our Lady of the Greenwood School (gym)
399 South Meridian St.
Greenwood, Indiana 46143
Oct 7, 2017
10:00 – 4:00
Admission $1.00
For More Information:
Kent Clady – 317-966-5302
kclady@ol-g.org
Please note that this is Greenwood’s Meridian Street—
NOT Indianapolis’s Meridian Street!
From I-65 (North or South) - take the Greenwood Exit and continue west on
Main Street until Meridian Street. Turn south (left) on Meridian Street
and the school will be on your left.
From US 31 (North or South) - Follow US 31 until you come to Main Street. (about one mile south of Greenwood Park Mall.) Turn east (left), and continue on Main Street until you come to Meridian Street. Turn south (right). The school will be on your left.
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October 7,8, 2017
Greater Seattle
Postcard and Paper Collectibles Show
Kent Commons
525 4th Avenue North
Kent, WA 98032
Sat 10 am - 6 pm
Sun 10 am - 4 pm
Admission: $5
Postcards, Trade Cards, Gum Cards, CDV;s, Collector Cards, Valentines, Posters, Magazine
Movie Memorabilia, Sheet Music, Scrap, Covers, art, Aviation and Train items,
Car items, Photos, Supplies, Stereo Views, Autographs, Etc
For Info Call 626-665-9435
Jeremy LeRoque
jeremy.leroque@gmail.com
www.postcardshows.com
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Dont forget our Dallas Metro
Postcard and Paper Show
right before the Wichita International Show in October, 2017.
Jim Taylor and Courthouse Square Antique Cards
Presents
Fall 2017
Greater Dallas
Postcard and Paper Show
Oct 13, 14, 2017
Comfort Inn and Suites Plano East
700 Central Parkway East, (Exit 29, East side of Central Expressway(US 75),
3 blocks north of South Fork Hotel on Expressway frontage road,
just behind new Furr's Cafeteria, LaQuinta, Denny's, King Chinese Buffet)
Plano, TX 75074
Lots of great restaurants nearby including Fish Shack, Aubuellos,
Chewys, Joes Crab Shack, and right behind new Furr's and a new huge King Chinese Buffet and Denny's.
Lots to do. Light rail nearby, and airport shuttles available.
Show Hours Friday 10-6 pm, Sat 9-4 pm, Early Birds at 9:00 Friday
For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340
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This show is being produced by Jim Taylor, and CourthouseSquare.net,
and is produced in the Spring and Fall, annually.
Dealers call or email for contracts.
Come To Dallas, follow us to Wichita
"On the Way to Wichita"
"Wichita Warm-Up"
Our Dates for the fall show, the weekend before Wichita week, make it a natural.
ADMISSION: $4 for both days regular admission (10 am Friday, and 9 am Saturday)
$6 Early Bird available for 9:00 on Friday
Come To Dallas Oct 13, 14, 2017, follow us to Wichita
Mark your calendar.
Dallas and Wichita in October!!
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Wichita Postcard Club presents:
2017
40th Wichita International
Postcard and Paper Americana Show and Sale
October 21, 22, 2017
(Saturday and Sunday)
Saturday
October 21, 2017- 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday
October 22, 2017
Postcard Seminar: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Show : 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free Admission - Free Parking
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30+ Dealers Buying and Selling
* Old Postcards
* Large Selection of Picture Postcards on Exhibit
*Rick Geary Comic and Postcard Artist will be at the show to autograph and meet collectors on Saturday only from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
To Be Held At
All Saint's Gymnasium
(west from Via Christi Hospital)
3313 Grand
Wichita Kansas
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Wichita Postcard Club
PO Box 780282
Wichita KS 67278-0282
Links to Wichita Postcard Club
and Show News Click Here
For additional collector and dealer information:
Show Chairman: Hal Ottaway
Email: hottaway@cox.net
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Jim Taylor and Courthouse Square Antique Cards
Presents
Fall 2017
Greater Chicago
Postcard and Paper Show
Friday Nov 3, 2017, and Saturday Nov 4, 2017
Holiday Inn Chicago SW-Countryside Conference Center
William Tell
6201 Joliet Road Countryside , Illinois 60525
Show Hours Friday 10-6 pm, Saturday 8AM- 1pm, Early Birds at 9:00 Friday
ADMISSION: $5.00 for both days regular admission (10am Friday, and 8 am Saturday)
$10 Early Bird available for 9:00 on Friday
On Saturday, show will open early (8am) and close at 1pm due to previously scheduled hotel event.
Show WILL close at 1PM on Saturday
(due to needs of same day Hotel Event)
Door Prizes Awarded Hourly
Details click here
For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340
Show Hours Friday 10-6 pm, Saturday 8am-1 pm, Early Birds at 9:00 Friday
In-house restaurants, great rooms, conference center, bar, pool, free shuttle to/from Midway if requested....a great venue!
For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net Call toll free: 1.888.451.0340
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Metropolitan Postcard Club of
New York City
Fall 2017
International Postcard Show
Nov 3,4, 2017(Friday-Saturday)
The Watson Hotel
(formerly the Midtown Holiday Inn)
440 W 57th St
New York, NY 10019
Hours: Fri Nov 3, Noon-7pm
Sat Nov 4, 10am-5pm
Admission: One Day, $7, Two Days $9
Club Member Discount, Students Free
Metropolitan Postcard Club
219 West 16th St #2B
New York, NY 10011
212-620-9697
metropolitanpostcardclub.com
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More 2017 Shows to come:
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