Is it possible to have another obsession? Yes, there is always room for one more. Postcards. Oh how I LOVE them. This month’s postcard display looked like this. It’s always hard to choose Postcard of the Month. Nevertheless, after much deliberation, a winner has been decided. See below to discover this month’s winner.
Postcard of the Month: January 2026
Popular Swords – from 2009, which includes ‘The Liberator of Heads’ and ‘Beasthunter Extreme’.
Found for me in a charity shop by my daughter. Some people know exactly which gifts will please me the most!
Another delightful gift arrived from U.S.A. – one of my favourite Substackers – ‘Weirdo Poetry’ with his amazing Haiku and Artwork. What a joy to receive in my letter box.
Another, through my letterbox arrival, a surprise from a friend in Mexico. The ‘Museo de Filatella de Oaxaca’ which might even mean The Museum of Stamps? I’m not sure – but I wish I could transport there for an afternoon!
A 1982 Postcard showing a picture of Bournemouth Beach Circa 1903. The postcard states that “One of the most important fashion notes was ‘the hat’, boys and girls had to wear some head gear out of doors, even on the beach!”
This is ‘Ten Views of the Union Jack’ a screen print from 1976 – Tom Philips.
An intriguing message, written on the back says:
“Dear Miss Rettig, All Contributions to the National Tissot Flag Day are long overdue. Please remit to East Acton Branch of Society for Fromotion of Bourgois Realism”
Followed by a signature I can’t read and the word ‘Treasurer’
I have no idea what this means but the mystery is delightful!
This postcard of a Baobab tree was sent from South Africa by someone called, possibly, Onuelle. Addressed to someone in Bournemouth.
“I send you, as I promised to you, my best regards.”
It was sent in 1984, the stamp says RSA 20c for postage costs.
And finally, some doors!
I hope you enjoyed this month’s postcard display.
Thanks for reading
ARH
