Wild Postcards

“Ventnor City, a quiet, peaceful residential section adjacent to Atlantic City, is justly famous for its wonderful beaches, boardwalk, piers and tennis courts. ‘If you want to Live, Live in Ventnor!’” Sounds like a line from an Arnold Schwarzenegger picture. This Curt Teich card, number 9A-H1888, was manufactured in 1939 and distributed by the Jersey [...]

“Famed throughout the world is Atlantic City’s Boardwalk. The Boardwalk overlooks the ocean and wide expanse of beach. There are eight miles lined with magnificent hotels, theatres and shops.” Now you know why the Boardwalk costs so much in Monopoly. Unlike most large-letter cards, this one has a single scene of the Boardwalk, beach and [...]