A POSTCARD FROM ITALY
A POSTCARD FROM ITALY
It all starts with our scouring local shops, markets, and off-the-beaten-path destinations across Italy’s remarkable regions in search of the most beautiful and meaningful postcard designs. We hand-select each card, ensuring a diverse array…
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For millions of Italian Americans, the sights, sounds and traditions of their ancestral homeland can feel worlds away, even if just a generation or two removed. When ties to living relatives in Italy have faded, it can be incredibly meaningful to receive a small piece of that connection through the mail.
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There’s something extraordinarily special about receiving a postcard, especially one hailing from a country as beloved as Italy. If you missed the chance to send postcards during your Italian travels, or are simply seeking to share a taste of Italy with friends and loved ones, here are 10 delightful reasons to send a postcard from Italy.
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The postcard’s origins trace back to the latter half of the 19th century, emerging from the creation of the penny post and a newfound mobility among the masses. Though there are earlier examples of pre-stamped postal cards, the first widely recognized postcards were born in Austria in 1869. The Austrian postal service issued these simple cards as a way for people to send short written messages at a low cost. Early postcards featured no images—they were purely functional correspondence tools.
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For collectors, few hobbies capture the allure of travel and distant locales quite like amassing postcards. These miniature windows into different worlds have delighted humans for over 150 years. If you’re thinking of starting a postcard collection, here are some tips to begin your journey.
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Discover the magic of postcards in our digital age. Learn how these tangible mementos from places like Italy offer a timeless connection and bring a touch of wanderlust to your home.
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