{"product_id":"the-stedman-bros-picture-postcard-handbook-1905-1930s","title":"The Stedman Bros. Picture Postcard Handbook 1905-1930s","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"201\"\u003eThe Stedman Bros. Picture Postcard Handbook 1906–1914 – Second Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"403\"\u003eThe eagerly awaited second edition of the highly regarded \u003cem data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eStedman Bros. Picture Postcard Handbook 1906–1914\u003c\/em\u003e, first published in 2011, is now available — expanded, updated and significantly enhanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eThis deluxe edition offers the most comprehensive examination yet of one of Canada’s most important Golden Age postcard publishers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eInside, collectors and researchers will discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eA substantially expanded business history of Stedman Bros., including rare images of the firm’s earliest premises in Brantford, Winnipeg and Toronto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"874\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eNewly documented proof identifying the elusive German printer responsible for the majority of Stedman Bros.’ colour view cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eFifteen newly identified “fancy postcard” series, including deluxe airbrush sets, novelty add-on cards and other specialty issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eA five-fold increase in documented postcard series wholesaled by Stedman Bros. for other firms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eOver 1,000 postcard illustrations accompanying the more than 6,500 catalogued cards featured in this volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eMeticulously organized and easy to use, the handbook presents listings sorted by province, city and town — an invaluable reference tool for collectors of regional and topical material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e8.5 x 11 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eLaminated soft cover\u003cbr data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eSpiral bound for ease of reference\u003cbr data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e328 pages\u003cbr data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eListings for more than 6,500 postcards\u003cbr data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e1,000+ illustrations\u003cbr data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003ePrinted entirely in full colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eThoroughly researched and richly illustrated, this second edition stands as the definitive guide to Stedman Bros.’ postcard production and an essential addition to any serious Canadian postcard collection library.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coin \u0026 Stamp Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56761960497312,"sku":"9781999196004","price":22.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/2204\/0736\/files\/STEDMANBROS.jpg?v=1771524675","url":"https:\/\/coinstampsupplies.com\/products\/the-stedman-bros-picture-postcard-handbook-1905-1930s","provider":"Coin \u0026 Stamp Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}