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Pressphotoman by David Barber

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David Barber
Jul 08, 2024
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In the early decades of the twentieth century, it’s estimated that around 200 billion postcards were in global circulation.

According to one recent study, they were ‘the world’s first social network.’

For photographers, the postcard offered an additional source of income and proved an effective means of circulating their work.

Among the most prolific publi…

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