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Dating Real Photo Postcards (RPPCs)
Private Mailing Cards could still be used after Undivided Back Postcards were approved, and both could still be used after Divided Back Postcards were approved. For additional information on dating Real Photo Postcards from their backs (address sides), please see:
Robert Bogdan and Todd Wieseloh, Real Photo Postcard Guide, Syracuse NY, 2006, Appendix 2
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How to Identify and Date Real Photo Vintage Postcards: https://www.playle.com/realphoto/
Private Mailing Card
Approved for use May 19, 1898
Undivided Back Postcard
Approved for use December 1, 1901
Divided Back Postcard
Approved for use March 1, 1907
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