Post cards

Q: While downsizing my mother’s house for her, I found a collection of more than 300 post cards, mostly from the 1930s, ‘40s, and ‘50s. I am at a loss at how to dispose of them. What do you suggest? — Sharon, Edgewater, Fla.

A: To get the maximum price for your cards, I suggest you post them on eBay. If you would rather sell them as one lot, you might place an ad in Antique Trader newspaper, P.O. Box 1050, Dubuque, IA 52001. A third possibility is to find a dealer in your area by contacting the International Federation of Post Card Dealers, P.O. 1765, Manassas, VA 20108. Its annual directory listing more than 300 dealers throughout the country is available for $1 to cover postage.

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Q: I loaned a copy of “Grimm’s Fairy Tales” to a friend, and it was never returned. I would like to find another copy. Can you help me? — Victoria, Palm Beach, Fla.

A: The Price and the Pauper Book Store in San Diego has an inventory that includes more than 75,000 out-of-print children’s books, and you might begin your search there. Jack Hastings is one of the managers, and his contact information is 3201 Adams St., San Diego, CA 92116; e-mail books@adnc.com; or log on to www.oldkidsbooks.com.

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Q: I have a small collection of hatpins, and I would like to find a group of other collectors so I can add to the ones I already have. — Lola, Naperville, Ill.

A: Virginia Woodbury is the contact person for the American Hatpin Society, 20 Montecillo Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274. A dealer highly recommended is Diane Richardson, The Gold Hatpin, 125 North Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60301.