Postcard News from Courthouse Square

Vol. 21, No 1, Jan, 2025

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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 subscriber membership is over 16,800 and an ad or article can get wide circulation.

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Load Those Postcards in the Car, Come on out to a Show!

It will do you good! It will do everyone good!

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Postal History Rarities in Jim Mehrer's Sale #137


Several rare postal history items are offered in Jim Mehrer's Postal History Mail Bid Sale #137, which is now in progress.

Among the lots listed is a cover bearing Abraham Lincoln’s autograph signature endorsement. Postmarked in Bloomington, IL, on December 31, 1862, the cover contains a letter with the sender’s request for a military commission.  It was sent to Assistant Supreme Court Judge David Davis, who referred it to the President. Lincoln signed the face of the cover, passing it along to the Secretary of War.  The cover and the accompanying letter are listed as lot PO-13 in the “Political” section of the catalog.

Other Lincoln-related items offered in Mehrer's sale are several illustrated campaign covers (some with Lincoln’s clean-shaven image) and a CDV card with his portrait “From a Photographic Negative in (Matthew) Brady's National Portrait Gallery.”

The “Airmail” section of the catalog includes nine items with early “Pioneer Flight” postmarks.  Three are from the rare 1914 Fair Grounds Aviation Meet in Clayton, NM, on related real photo postcards.

The sale includes hundreds of covers and cards bearing classic U.S. Navy ship cancels from a 30-year collection.  Featured are a U.S.S. Pensacola receiving postmark dated December 20, 1908, and rare early postmarks from ships such as the U.S.S. Great Northern, Patuxent and Potomac.

The "First Day Covers and Early Usages" section of the sale contains a cover bearling three of the 50-cent Graf Zeppelin airmail stamps, postmarked on October 2, 1933.  The "Stamps on Cover" category contains a strip of three one-cent Franklins from the 1869 pictorial series (Scott 112) paying the first-class cover rate.

Among the hundreds of items bearing auxiliary markings is a postcard mailed from Denmark to England in 1916, with an attached label reading “Part of a Mail Captured by the Germans and Delayed.”

In total, the sale contains more than 8,300 lots, nearly all which are individually described items, including more than 160 entries in the “Picture Postcards” section.Jim Mehrer's Postal History Mail Bid Sale #137 closes on January 28 at 10 PM Central Time.

The complete catalog is posted on Mehrer's web site at www.postal-history.com/cover.html.  Bids can be entered by email (mehrer@postal-history.com) or regular mail: Jim Mehrer's Postal History, 2405-30th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201. Phone, voicemail and fax numbers are also listed on the web site.

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See DETAILS of 2025 Show Schedules Below!!

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CHECK WITH THE PROMOTER TO MAKE SURE THE SHOW HAS NOT BEEN CANCELED or otherwise modified. We do not "harvest" calendar dates of show at random off the internet, as some internet pirate sites do. We only run other show schedules sent to us directly from the promoter. We only run OUR schedule here on our CourthouseSquare.net website, in Barr's Postcard News, on Jim Mehrers Postal History website. Any other location you find info on my shows(and many other shows as well) is at the very least unauthorized, and promoter is unaware of unauthorized ad, information possibly false or out of date information, and many have been known to contain incorrect contact and other info. We stand by our listings, not responsible for others who steal it for their own purposes(SEO) and personal gain.

If you are a promoter with shows in this calendar, and need to update any part of your listing, email us immediately.

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This Newsletter is

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Norm Porter

PO Box 503

Pleasanton, Tx 78064

galvancreek@gmail.com

830-570-0974

Buy and Sell, Specializing in Texas Views

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When in Houston area, visit Spring Antique Mall

Tracy Bradford co-host of

Spring 2025 Houston Metro Postcard and Paper Show
Holiday Inn - Houston Intercontinental Airport, Fri-Sat, Mar 14-15, 2025

Vendors, Contact Tracy for a Show Contract

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Tracy has 1000's of Postcards and Paper Items in the Mall

See Below!

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When in Dallas, visit Mantiques and Neat Stuff

New Location: 301 W 8th St (Bishop, Arts District)

Dallas Metro's #1 Source for Great Antiques

and over 10,000 Vintage Postcards and Old Photos

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Postcard News from Courthouse Square


2025 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.

$30 per show, runs until after show occurs, email jmtaylor@ipa.net

Subject to approval or rejection/refund by CourthouseSquare.net

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Always check with contact person for a show before planning trips.

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2025 Schedule

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Deland Paper, Postcard, and Photo Fair

Deland, FL

January 4th & 5th

(On Sunday the 5th it will be held in conjunction

with the Deland Comic & Collectibles Show)

Volusia County Fairgrounds

Talton Exhibit Hall (same street, new hall)

3150 E New York Ave

DeLand, FL

  Saturday: 10am – 5pm

Sunday: 10am-4pm.

Admission: $5.00, good for both days. 

Mary Martin Postcards

marymartinpostcards@gmail.com

www.marylmartin.com

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CourthouseSquare.net in association with Heritage Event Company

presents

January 10-11-12, 2025
New Braunfels Antique Postcard and Paper Show

as part of the

New Braunfels Antique

Extravaganza

Show & Sale

 

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Here is a direct link to Heritage Event Company Website: Click HERE

 

Quality antique & vintage shopping with dealers from across America!


New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center

375 S Castell Ave

New Braunfels, TX 78130


Friday, Jan 10, 2025, 10AM to 5PM

Saturday, Jan 11, 2025, 10AM to 5PM

Sunday, Jan 12, 2025, 10AM to 4PM

Free Parking

Ticket Valid for Entry All Weekend

ONE ADMISSION COVERS BOTH SHOWS!

Our Postcard/Paper Room will be featuring all ages and prices of collectible postcards, photography, postal history, first day covers, antique and collectible books, ephemera, collectible vintage paper, and related items from great dealers including the top Texas postcard and paper sellers.


(We are very proud to be able to once again bring our postcard show to be a part of this event. Call or Text: 417-389-1512 or email with questions)

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Jan 11-12, 2025 (Sat-Sun)

L.A. County Vintage Postcard & Paper Show

Arcadia Masonic Hall

50 W. Duane Rd

Arcadia, CA

Jeremy Leroque,

(626) 665-9435.

Web site: www.postcardshows.com.

Email: jeremy.leroque@gmail.com

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Denver Postcard & Paper Show

Holiday Inn Lakewood, Colorado

January 17-18, 2025

Contact Carol Mobley

720-308-1516

 camobley@ephemeranet.com 

 www.denverpostcardshow.com

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Feb. 8, 2025

Havre de Grace Md Postcard Show

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $3
Mary L. Martin
Phone
(410) 939-0999
Email
marymartinpostcards@gmail.com
Venue
Havre de Grace Community Center
100 Lagaret Lane

Website

www.marylmartin.com

 

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In Association with

Heritage Event Company

Tulsa Postcard Show will be part of the

HUGE

Vintage Tulsa Show

Tulsa Oklahoma

CourthouseSquare presents:

Tulsa Antique Postcard and Paper Show

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February 14-15-16, 2025 (Fri-Sat-Sun)

Exchange Center At Expo Square

4145 East 21st Street

Tulsa OK 74114

(TULSA FAIRGROUNDS)

Our Greater Tulsa Postcard and Paper Show(in its 24th year) is once again joining Heritage Events Company Vintage Tulsa Show

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Celebrating 16 Years in Tulsa!

The Largest Antique and Vintage Show in Oklahoma

Over 55,000 square feet filled with authentic treasures!

150 Dealers from Numerous Sates, All Indoors, Free Parking.

Event Hours amd Admission Prices:

Early Buying Entry

Friday Feb 14, 2025 9AM-Noon

Get in 3 Hours before General Admission Attendees

$15 at the Gate, $12 in Advance

Includes Entry for the Entire Weekend!

General Admission Hours:

Friday Feb 14, 2025 Noon-6pm

Saturday Feb 15, 2025 9am-6pm

Sunday Feb 16, 2025 10am to 5pm

$10 at the Gate, $8 in Advance, Includes Entry for Entire Weekend

Children Ages 9-12 $4

Ages 8 & Under Free with Paying Adult

Free Parking - Full Concessions - ATM On-Site

(One Admission covers both shows, all three days)

Many of Your Favorite Postcard, Paper, Photo Dealers/collectors will be there!

Call or Text to: 417-389-1512

jmtaylor@ipa.net or Postcards@courthousesquare.net

Our Postcard/Paper Area will be Featuring all ages and prices of collectable postcards, postal history, first day covers, antique and collectable books, ephemera, collectable paper, and related items from top postcard and paper sellers.

(The Antique show is huge, sells out, and draws thousands of visitors every year. We are very proud to be able to bring our postcard show to be a part of this event.

Visit us on the web at

www.courthousesquare.net


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Jim Taylor and Courthouse Square Antique Cards

Presents
Spring 2025
Greater Dallas(McKinney)
Postcard, Photo, and Paper Show

Friday-Saturday

Mar 7-8, 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites McKinney-N. Allen

Exit 39A, on West side of Central Expry, at 3220 Craig Dr

(About 4 miles North of our 2023 Allen location, use Exit 39A, on West side of Central Expressway)

Hotel Direct Phone: 469.952.2044
take a look the Hotel and directions and more:

https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/mckinney/mcktx/hoteldetail

Great area attractions and restaurants! Lots to DO!

McKinney, TX 75070

Hours of Show:
Friday: Noon to 6pm (Early Bird at 11am)

Saturday: 8am to 3pm

Admission:Early Bird Shopping $10(Fri at 11am)

Regular Admission (beginning at Noon) $5

Admissions good for both days

Call 417-389-1512 or email for contracts: Jim Taylor

Visit us on the web at

www.courthousesquare.net

Click Here to Return to CourthouseSquare.net Home Page

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Sunday, March 9th, 2025

DC Antique Photo, Postcard & Civil War Show

Three great shows

one admission of only $7.00

Postcard Room: 8:30am-4pm

Civil War Room: 10am-4pm

Photo Room: 10am-4pm

Early admission to main photo room $25-8:30am ***Students with ID free general admission Located at the:

Washington Dulles Airport Marriott

45020 Aviation Dr.

Dulles, VA 20166

(703) 471-9500 Hotel Show Rate

Mary Martin Postcards

marymartinpostcards@gmail.com

www.marylmartin.com

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Jim Taylor and Courthouse Square.net

in association with Tracy Bradford

presents


Mar 14-15, 2025(Fri-Sat)

Houston Metro Postcard and Paper Show

Holiday Inn Houston Intercontinental Airport

15222 John F Kennedy Blvd

Houston, TX 77032

Ask for Houston Metro Postcard Show, Block of Rooms:

281-449-2311

Show Hours Friday 10-5 pm, Sat 8-3 pm, Early Birds at 9:00 Friday

Admission: $10 Early Bird on Friday, $5 Admission, Fri-Sat. One admission both days.
For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net

Call or Text to: 417-389-1512

Featuring all ages and prices of collectable postcards, postal history, first day covers, antique and collectable books, ephemera, collectable paper, and related items.

( Dealer Space available, contact us now for contracts)

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May 10-11, 2025 (Sat-Sun)

L.A. County Vintage Postcard & Paper Show

Arcadia Masonic Hall

50 W. Duane Rd

Arcadia, CA

Jeremy Leroque,

(626) 665-9435.

Web site: www.postcardshows.com.

Email: jeremy.leroque@gmail.com

 

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Jim Taylor and CourthouseSquare.net

Present

Greater Kansas City Postcard and Paper Show

June 20-21, 2025 (Fri-Sat)

Radisson Hotel, KC-Lenexa

12601 W 95th St.

Lenexa KS 66215

Hours of Show:
Friday: Noon to 6pm (Early Bird at 11am)

Saturday: 8am to 3pm

Admission:Early Bird Shopping $10(Fri at 11am)

Regular Admission (beginning at Noon) $5

Admissions good for both days

Call 417-389-1512 or email for contracts

For additional collector and dealer information:
Jim Taylor, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850
Email: postcards@courthousesquare.net Call or text to: 1-417-389-1512

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Denver Postcard & Paper Show

Holiday Inn Lakewood, Colorado

July 18-19, 2025

Contact Carol Mobley

720-308-1516

 camobley@ephemeranet.com

www.denverpostcardshow.com

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Aug 29 & 30, 2025 

Caseyville, IL.

 49th Annual

St. Louis Gateway Postcard Club Annual Show.

Community Center,

909 S. Main St (IL Hwy 157),

Caseyville, IL  62232

 Easily accessible from Interstates 255 & 64;

just 1 mile north of I-64 on Hwy 157;

just 5 minutes from downtown St. Louis.

Fri: Club Members 9 AM-5 PM. Public 10 AM-5 PM. Sat: 9 AM-4 PM.

FREE admission.

FREE appraisals.

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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Sept 13-14, 2025 (Sat-Sun)

L.A. County Vintage Postcard & Paper Show

Arcadia Masonic Hall

50 W. Duane Rd

Arcadia, CA

Jeremy Leroque,

(626) 665-9435.

Web site: www.postcardshows.com.

Email: jeremy.leroque@gmail.com

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Jim Taylor and Courthouse Square Antique Cards

Presents
Fall 2025
Greater Dallas(McKinney)
Postcard, Photo, and Paper Show

Friday-Saturday

Oct 10-11, 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites McKinney-N. Allen

3220 Craig Dr

(About 4 miles North of our 2023 Allen location, on West side of Central Expressway)

Hotel Direct Phone: 469.952.2044
take a look the Hotel and directions and more:

https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/mckinney/mcktx/hoteldetail

Great area attractions and restaurants! Lots to DO!

McKinney, TX 75070

Hours of Show:
Friday: Noon to 6pm (Early Bird at 11am)

Saturday: 8am to 3pm

Admission:Early Bird Shopping $10(Fri at 11am)

Regular Admission (beginning at Noon) $5

Admissions good for both days

( Dealer Space available, contact us now for contracts)

Call 417-389-1512 or email for contracts: Jim Taylor

This show is being produced by Jim Taylor, and CourthouseSquare.net,

and is produced in the Spring and Fall, annually.

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Letter to the Editor:

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Questions? Answers? Postcard Info: Send it to us, we'll try to find the answer or pass it on to our listserv.


Classifieds: Email to me for next issue.

jmtaylor@ipa.net

Classifed Ad Introductory Offer:

$30 for 12 issues. Maximum: 30 words. Ads and announcements should be related to postcards and other collectibles. Text is subject to our approval and we reserve the right to refuse and refund any submitted ad. Paypal payment is preferred.

Want ads, For sale ads, announcements, etc. We reserve the right to refund and/or refuse ads. Email your ad to Classifieds@courthousesquare.net. Pay by Paypal or mail to CourthouseSquare.net, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850. We will confirm your ad before placing it (via email.) It will then appear in next 12 issues of the free newsletter "Postcard News from Courthouse Square.

Classifieds: Email to me for next issue. jmtaylor@ipa.net

$30 to run a classified ad for 1 year. Order NOW

OUR CURRENT SUBSCRIBER LIST IS OVER 16,800 POSTCARD PEOPLE.

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 Ad rates ($30 per 12 months) are current as of 7/1/2024 and supersede any previously advertised rates.

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Show Listings, Introductory Offer

$30 for 12 issues or until show dates, which ever is first. Paypal payment preferred.

ALL ADS GRAPHICS AND TEXT is subject to our approval

We reserve right to refund and/or refuse ads

Email your ad to jmtaylor@ipa.net

Pay by Paypal

 

or mail payment to

CourthouseSquare.net, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850. We will confirm your listing via email before placement.

It will then appear in next 12 issues of the free newsletter "Postcard News from Courthouse Square," both in the eBlast show schedule text and on the Postcard News from Courthouse Square web page.

Show Schedule Ads: Email to me for next issue. jmtaylor@ipa.net

 
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WANTED TO BUY: PRE-1950 VINITA OKLAHOMA POSTCARDS AND OTHER Vinita ITEMS.

Jim, jmtaylor@ipa.net....05.20

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Wanted: Cold War collectibles, Navy ship photos, bomb shelters, patches, Civil Defense, weapon test photos, nuke related, email postcards@courthousesquare.net
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Want to buy pre-1960 postcards of Camden, Arkansas and of the surrounding Ouachita County.  Please contact danjenlew@suddenlink.net 
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Attention Lighthouse Collectors:

Specializing in postcards of Lighthouses and U.S. Life Saving Service. Also US and World Wide scenic and topical. Send your want list. postcards@seathelights.com or www.lighthousepostcards.net

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Collector wants "Cold War" related photos, postcards, and documents, particularly relating to space and strategic

weapons race with Soviet Union. email jmtaylor@ipa.net.

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WANTED TO BUY: PRE-1950 VINITA OKLAHOMA POSTCARDS AND OTHER ITEMS.

Jim, jmtaylor@ipa.net....

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Classifed Ad Introductory Offer:

$30 for 12 issues. Maximum: 30 words. Ads and announcements should be related to postcards and other collectibles. Text is subject to our approval and we reserve the right to refuse and refund any submitted ad. Paypal payment is preferred.

Want ads, For sale ads, announcements, etc. We reserve the right to refund and/or refuse ads. Pay by Paypal or mail to CourthouseSquare.net, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850. We will confirm your ad before placing it (via email.) It will then appear in next 12 issues of the free newsletter "Postcard News from Courthouse Square.

Classifieds: Email to me for next issue. jmtaylor@ipa.net

$30 to run a classified ad for 1 year. Order NOW

OUR CURRENT SUBSCRIBER LIST IS OVER 16,800 POSTCARD PEOPLE( over 16,000 impressions (subscribers).

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Show Listings

$30 for 12 issues or until show dates, which ever is first. Paypal payment preferred.

ALL ADS GRAPHICS AND TEXT is subject to our approval

We reserve right to refund and/or refuse ads

Email your ad to jmtaylor@ipa.net

Pay by Paypal or mail payment to

CourthouseSquare.net, PO Box 399, Neosho MO 64850. We will confirm your listing via email before placement.

It will then appear in next 12 issues of the free newsletter "Postcard News from Courthouse Square," both in the eBlast show schedule text and on the Postcard News from Courthouse Square web page.

Show Schedule Ads: Email to me for next issue. jmtaylor@ipa.net

$30 to run a Show Schedule ad for 1 year. Email your ad copy to us, we can send a Paypal Invoice.

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Courthouse Square Antique Postcards

Jim Taylor

P.O. BOX 399 -NEOSHO, MO - 64850
417.451.3463

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postcards@courthousesquare.net

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