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Ah Yat Harbour View Restaurant (Hong Kong)
A card measuring 5-7/8″ x 8-1/4″, mailed with (Chinese-language) Hongkong Post circular mail postage in 2016. Grade: 1
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The Ritz-Carlton Residences/Singapore (Hong Kong card)
This 6″ x 8-1/4″ card was mailed locally in Hong Kong in 2016, promoting an exhibition for property in Singapore. Fully printed on both sides, and mailed using Hongkong Post’s pre-printed Circular Service postage. On the back, in the very finest of fine print, among other terms and conditions it says: “The Ritz-Carlton residences, Singapore, Cairnhill, are not owned, developed or sold by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., or its affiliates …” (To be fair, there is some sort of license agreement.) Grade: 1
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Club Marriott (Hong Kong)
Advertising card measuring 4″ x 8-1/4″ and mailed in Hong Kong in 2016, using Hongkong Post’s pre-printed English-language Circular Service postage. Very unusually, this card is blank on the reverse. Grade: 1
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Chateau Soucherie (Hong Kong)
The wine is definitely not from Hong Kong, but the 5-7/8″ x 8-1/4″ postcard is, fully printed with a different 2016 offer on each side, and bearing the Hongkong Post English-language Circular Service postage. Grade: 1
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Coaches (Hong Kong)
Jumbo (6″ x 7-7/8″) card, fully printed on both sides, for this fitness centre in Hong Kong. Mailed using the Hongkong Post pre-printed Circular Service postage (in Chinese). Grade: 1
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Ninos en las calles de Riobamba (Ecuador)
This is an advertising card from Abbott for Emulsao de Polivitaminas. You need to be slightly a linguist to appreciate this. The card is captioned in Spanish, and was mailed from Ecuador with two stamps and an address label some years ago. The postmark is indistinct. But the printed message and vitamin constituents are in Portuguese, as the card went to a doctor in Brazil. Hard to grade, so we’ll say: 3.
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Chill Out @ The South (Hong Kong)
You’re going to need to read Chinese to sort this out, but we’ll give you a nudge: it’s an entertainment venue. The card, mailed in 2017 to local residents, is fully printed on both sides and has Hongkong Post’s pre-printed Circular Service postage in Chinese. Grade: 1
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The season of wearing crop top (Hong Kong)
From a short-lived marketing campaign in 2015 driven by Swire in the Star Street area of Wanchai (“Starstreet Precinct,” Swire’s determination to compete with other nightlife areas), this card, similar to some others in our site — 20308802 being one example. The difference is that this card is unused. Grade: 1
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Happy Hour (Hong Kong)
From a short-lived marketing campaign in 2015 driven by Swire in the Star Street area of Wanchai (“Starstreet Precinct,” Swire’s determination to compete with other nightlife areas), this card, similar to some others in our site — 20308802 being one example. The difference is that this card is unused. #BeAStarian! Grade: 1
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Sun Street (Hong Kong)
From a short-lived marketing campaign in 2015 driven by Swire in the Star Street area of Wanchai (“Starstreet Precinct,” Swire’s determination to compete with other nightlife areas), this card, similar to some others in our site — 20308802 being one example. The difference is that this card is unused. #BeAStarian! Grade: 1
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Gourmet & Wine Walk (Hong Kong)
From a short-lived marketing campaign in 2015 driven by Swire in the Star Street area of Wanchai (“Starstreet Precinct,” Swire’s determination to compete with other nightlife areas), this card, similar to some others in our site — 20308802 being one example. The difference is that this card is unused. #BeAStarian! Grade: 1
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Dream Cruises (Hong Kong)
Card measures 5-7/8″ x 8-5/8″ and was mailed in 2019 using Hongkong Post’s Chinese-language pre-printed Circular Service imprint. The card is fully printed on both sides. Grade: 1
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11th Hong Kong Mineral Fair
The other side of this 5-7/8″ x 8-1/4″ card has a similar story but is all in Chinese. Note the pre-printed postage in the corner. Grade: 1
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Chinese Cuisine (Hong Kong)
Let’s say this 5-7/8″ x 8-1/4″ card is for a restaurant in Hong Kong. One side has a map, and coupons for special offers that unfortunately expire today. The other side shows some of the dishes, and pre-printed circular postage. Grade: 1
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45th Hong Kong Arts Festival – Gainsbourg Symphonic
Ad cards for the annual Arts Festival have gotten larger over the years, with this one for 2017 measuring 6″ x 8-5/8″. On the other side, fully printed, smaller panels for three other events. Hongkong Post pre-printed Circular Service postage. Grade: 1
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SunFlower (Hong Kong)
Card measures 5-5/8″ x 8-5/8″ and was mailed in 2019 using Hongkong Post’s bilingual pre-printed Circular Service imprint. The card is fully printed on both sides. Grade: 1
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Growing Up Geek
Beginning a series of ad cards collected in Los Angeles in 2017 … technically not postcards, we suppose, as they are fully printed on both sides and couldn’t be mailed the conventional way. But they are the right size and shape, and uniformly eye-catching. Grade: 1
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Anthrax
Continuing a series of ad cards collected in Los Angeles in 2017 … technically not postcards, we suppose, as they are fully printed on both sides and couldn’t be mailed the conventional way. But they are the right size and shape, and uniformly eye-catching. Grade: 1
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Celebrate Record Store Day (California)
Continuing a series of ad cards collected in Los Angeles in 2017 … technically not postcards, we suppose, as they are fully printed on both sides and couldn’t be mailed the conventional way. But they are the right size and shape, and uniformly eye-catching. Grade: 1
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Cult Epics (California)
Continuing a series of ad cards collected in Los Angeles in 2017 … technically not postcards, we suppose, as they are fully printed on both sides and couldn’t be mailed the conventional way (except that this one does have enough blank area for an address and stamp). But they are the right size and shape, and uniformly eye-catching. Grade: 1
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Comics on the Can (California)
Continuing a series of ad cards collected in Los Angeles in 2017 … technically not postcards, we suppose, as they are fully printed on both sides and couldn’t be mailed the conventional way. But they are the right size and shape, and uniformly eye-catching. Grade: 1
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Dub Club (California)
Continuing a series of ad cards collected in Los Angeles in 2017 … technically not postcards, we suppose, as they are fully printed on both sides and couldn’t be mailed the conventional way. But they are the right size and shape, and uniformly eye-catching. Grade: 1
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Heroes vs Villains! (California)
Continuing a series of ad cards collected in Los Angeles in 2017 … technically not postcards, we suppose, as they are fully printed on both sides and couldn’t be mailed the conventional way (except this one, which is indeed blank on the reverse). But they are the right size and shape, and uniformly eye-catching. Grade: 1
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Homeowner Bootcamp (California)
Continuing a series of ad cards collected in Los Angeles in 2017 … technically not postcards, we suppose, as they are fully printed on both sides and couldn’t be mailed the conventional way. But they are the right size and shape, and uniformly eye-catching. Grade: 1
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Nabi (California)
Continuing a series of ad cards collected in Los Angeles in 2017 … technically not postcards, we suppose, as they are fully printed on both sides and couldn’t be mailed the conventional way. But they are the right size and shape, and uniformly eye-catching, including this one for a Korean restaurant on Santa Monica Blvd. Grade: 1
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No-Chella (California)
Continuing a series of cards collected in Los Angeles in 2017 … technically not postcards, we suppose, as they are fully printed on both sides and couldn’t be mailed the conventional way. But they are the right size and shape, and uniformly eye-catching. Grade: 1
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Hammer Museum (California)
Continuing a series of ad cards collected in Los Angeles in 2017 … technically not postcards, we suppose, as they are fully printed on both sides and couldn’t be mailed the conventional way. But they are the right size and shape, and uniformly eye-catching. Grade: 1
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Sultry Sweet Burlesque & Variety Show (California)
Continuing a series of ad cards collected in Los Angeles in 2017 … technically not postcards, we suppose, as they are fully printed on both sides and couldn’t be mailed the conventional way. But they are the right size and shape, and uniformly eye-catching. Grade: 1
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The Untz Festival (California)
Continuing a series of ad cards collected in Los Angeles in 2017 … technically not postcards, we suppose, as they are fully printed on both sides and couldn’t be mailed the conventional way. But they are the right size and shape, and uniformly eye-catching. Grade: 1
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Tom Gun Live (California)
Ending a series of ad cards collected in Los Angeles in 2017 … technically not postcards, we suppose, as they are fully printed on both sides and couldn’t be mailed the conventional way. But they are the right size and shape, and uniformly eye-catching. Grade: 1
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Gleneagles (Hong Kong)
Card measures 5-7/8″ x 8-1/4″ and was mailed in 2019 using Hongkong Post’s English-language pre-printed Circular Service imprint. Yes, exactly the kind of gift your dad wants: a lung screening. But mom’s not left out! Oh, no! On the other side, the suggested gift is a breast screening. Grade: 1
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Brad Mehldau Trio (Hong Kong)
Card measures 5-7/8″ x 8-5/8″ and was mailed in 2019 using Hongkong Post’s bilingual pre-printed Circular Service imprint. The card is fully printed on both sides. Grade: 1
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Hay! (Hong Kong)
Coupons for gifts or discounts at a Wanchai restaurant, on this 6″ x 8.25″ ad card mailed through Hongkong Post’s pre-printed (Chinese version) Circular Service. Grade: 1
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Chinese Arts & Crafts, Buddha Fate (Hong Kong)
This 6″ x 8.25″ ad card was mailed using Hongkong Post’s Chinese-language Circular Service postage. The card’s reverse explains how prestigious Chinese Arts & Crafts is as a company, in English and Chinese. Grade: 1
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Lovever (Hong Kong)
Card measures 5-7/8″ x 8-1/4″ and was mailed in 2019 using Hongkong Post’s bilingual pre-printed Circular Service imprint. The card is fully printed on both sides. Grade: 1
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Kokoda Historical (Papua New Guinea)
Technically not a postcard because the reverse is fully printed, this is an ad card for a private guide. In return for listing the card, we’ll happily leave contact details visible. It’s a well-travelled but arduous trek. Grade: 2
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Huile d’Olive, et Eau de Fleurs d’Oranger (France)
We have two of these unused, contemporary cards bearing 1895 artwork. Wondering just what the two products had in common, other than the producer, we went to Google. That did not enlighten us by much, so we moved on. Grades: 1
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China Mobile (Hong Kong)
The 5-7/8″ x 8-1/4″ card uses Hongkong Post’s Chinese-language pre-printed Circular service imprint, is completely in Chinese on both sides, and was mailed in 2017. Grade: 1
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Stetson University, Oscar Bluemner exhibition (USA)
Unused card measuring 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ for a series of Bluemner events in 2017. Grade: 1
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Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair 2017
Bilingual card for an international audience, mailed with Hongkong Post’s English-language pre-printed Circular Service imprint. Measures 5-7/8″ x 8-1/4″. Grade: 1