The earliest known form of postcards are postal cards that were privately produced by Hymen Lipman in March 1861. A 1902 postcard produced by German photographer August Kaulfuss showing a Penang rickshaw puller with his passengers. It was the golden age of picture postcards, which lasted until the outbreak of World War One in 1914. The intrepid entrepreneur died in 1908, at a time when picture postcards bearing his name were at their most popular. His well-produced picture postcards featuring famous landmarks in Malaya are much sought-after and highly valued by collectors today.

Source: New Strait Times November 11, 2019 06:46 UTC