Showing posts with label = black and white. Show all posts
Showing posts with label = black and white. Show all posts
USA - Sitting Bull - Tatanka Iyotanka (1831-1890)
Sitting Bull (Tatanka Iyotanka) is a famous Native American who was a Hunkpapa Lakota leader who lead his people to war against US military and died in battle. A black and white photograph postcard. Thanks to Van of Texas, USA.
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Vietnam - Chu Chi Tunnels - Black and White Postcards
I visited the amazing Chu Chi Tunnels outside Saigon that were used by Vietcongs during the Vietnam War. But I had not been able to find postcards of Chu Chi Tunnels until John of Penang who visited this site bought these black and white postcards based on photographs taken in 1965-66 and mailed to me in July 2019. Thanks so much - "Cam On".
Postcard 1
Life underneath Chu Chi Tunnels - photo taken in 1960
Postcard 2
Excavation of tunnels. Photograph taken in 1965.
United Nations New York - Lobby
UN New York Lobby with USSR Sputnik and Greek God Statue. Bought this black and white postcard and mailed from UN New York to myself in June 2019.
China - Black and White Postcard
A black and white photograph of 1974 China postcard. Thanks to sender of Shanghai. No name of sender written on postcard.
Black and White - Wanted postcards
I am collecting postcards themed black and white.
So far, I have these postcards - animals in black and white like panda, zebra, penguin, Malayan tapir, orca; black and white photograph and drawing; chess set.
Other black and white that I am looking for piano keys; waiter or tuxedo in black and white; yin-yang; Chinese ink painting, Black and White scotch whisky, BW Television and movie, etc.
If you have an interesting postcard themed black and white, please send to or swap with me. Thanks.
So far, I have these postcards - animals in black and white like panda, zebra, penguin, Malayan tapir, orca; black and white photograph and drawing; chess set.
Other black and white that I am looking for piano keys; waiter or tuxedo in black and white; yin-yang; Chinese ink painting, Black and White scotch whisky, BW Television and movie, etc.
If you have an interesting postcard themed black and white, please send to or swap with me. Thanks.
Black and White - Zebra
A beautiful zebra postcard mailed from Blantyre, Malawi. Thanks so much to Bruce and thanks to Jean-Pierre for making the request.
Black and White - Tapir
Postcard 1
I saw a tapir at a salt lick in Taman Negara (National Park) in Pahang. Drawing of a Malayan Tapir at Zoo Negara (National Zoo) in Kuala Lumpur. I have been looking for this postcard for a long time. Thanks so much to Matthew of Malaysia who bought this postcard at the zoo. A great addition to my postcard collection of tapir.
I saw a tapir at a salt lick in Taman Negara (National Park) in Pahang. Drawing of a Malayan Tapir at Zoo Negara (National Zoo) in Kuala Lumpur. I have been looking for this postcard for a long time. Thanks so much to Matthew of Malaysia who bought this postcard at the zoo. A great addition to my postcard collection of tapir.
Postcard 2
Tapir found in Singapore Night Safari. Notice the baby tapir different coloration which will change to black and white when it grows into an adult. I have visited Singapore Night Safari and we drove by several tapirs in the dark. 
Postcard 3
I bought this tapir postcard at Singapore Day Zoo on March 2015. A great addition to my tapir postcard collection.
Black and White - Mozambique
White powdered face contrast with natural dark black face. What a beautiful postcard showing ladies selling crabs on the beach. Thanks to Uli of Austria for mailing from Mozambique.
Black and White - Orca
Orca of Peninsula Valdes of Patagonia, Argentina attacking sea lions. Thanks to Monica of Argentina.
Black and White - Butterfly
Postcard 1
Green Dragontail Lamproptera meges has partly transparent forewings and very long drooping tails of Malaysia. Thanks to Gin of Malaysia.
Green Dragontail Lamproptera meges has partly transparent forewings and very long drooping tails of Malaysia. Thanks to Gin of Malaysia.
Postcard 2
A beautiful butterfly, Sulawesi Tree Nymh Idea blanchardii at Butterfly Park Wanasari, Tabanan, West Bali, Indonesia. Four nice butterfly classic stamps used. Thanks so much to Shinta of Indonesia. Great addition to my butterfly postcard collection. 
Postcard 3
Butterflies of Idea family from Kranodar Territory, Russia. Thanks to Boris of Russia.
Black and White - Panda
Postcard 1
Panda is endangered species in China. Nice postcard bought in Chengdu, China and mailed from Guiyang by Mingzhuxia. Thanks.
Postcard 2
In 2012, a pair of pandas Yuan Zi and Huan Huan arrived in Beuval Zoo, Saint-Aignan, France. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France for this wonderful panda postcard from Beuval Zoo. A great addition to my postcard collection of pandas in zoos worldwide.
A great addition to my panda in zoo postcard collection
Panda is endangered species in China. Nice postcard bought in Chengdu, China and mailed from Guiyang by Mingzhuxia. Thanks.
Postcard 2
In 2012, a pair of pandas Yuan Zi and Huan Huan arrived in Beuval Zoo, Saint-Aignan, France. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France for this wonderful panda postcard from Beuval Zoo. A great addition to my postcard collection of pandas in zoos worldwide.
Postcard 3
View of Fei Fei sticking out tongue in Auckland Zoo. In 1988, Auckland Zoo played host to two giant panda bears - Xiao Xiao and Fei Fei. More than 300,000 visitors see the pandas in three months. Postmarked December 20, 2010 using Christmas stamp. Thanks to Jennifer of New Zealand.
View of Fei Fei sticking out tongue in Auckland Zoo. In 1988, Auckland Zoo played host to two giant panda bears - Xiao Xiao and Fei Fei. More than 300,000 visitors see the pandas in three months. Postmarked December 20, 2010 using Christmas stamp. Thanks to Jennifer of New Zealand.
A great addition to my panda in zoo postcard collection
Black and White - Penguin
Postcard 1
A wonderful postcard showing 3 species of penguins - from left to right - Gentoo Penguin, Adelie Penguin and Magellanic Penguin with a matching penguin stamp of Emperor Penguin. Postmarked at Port Lockroy of the British Antartica Territory on November 22, 2009 and arrived in Penang on January 6, 2010. Thanks so much to Jessie who went on an Antartica cruise.
Postcard 2
Wow... another amazing postcard of Emperor Penguins on ice, Weddell Sea, Antartica. Nice stamps of Chile and South Korea with Chile Antartica postmark and Korea Antartica postmark from their Antartica stations.
Postcard 3
Colony of Emperor Penguin. 60th Expedition Antarctique Francaise en Terre Adelie. Postmarked Dumont D'Urville, Long 140 deg 01 E and Lat 66 deg 40 S. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France.
A wonderful postcard showing 3 species of penguins - from left to right - Gentoo Penguin, Adelie Penguin and Magellanic Penguin with a matching penguin stamp of Emperor Penguin. Postmarked at Port Lockroy of the British Antartica Territory on November 22, 2009 and arrived in Penang on January 6, 2010. Thanks so much to Jessie who went on an Antartica cruise.
Postcard 2
Wow... another amazing postcard of Emperor Penguins on ice, Weddell Sea, Antartica. Nice stamps of Chile and South Korea with Chile Antartica postmark and Korea Antartica postmark from their Antartica stations.
Postcard 3
Colony of Emperor Penguin. 60th Expedition Antarctique Francaise en Terre Adelie. Postmarked Dumont D'Urville, Long 140 deg 01 E and Lat 66 deg 40 S. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France.
Black and White - Chess
Black and white chess set at a beach resort in Tioman island, Malaysia. White: P-K4, Black: P-K5
Black and White - Ilustration
A black and white drawing illustration of Liepzig University in 1409 and 1909 - celebrating the 600th Anniversary. A matching 600th Anniversary stamp used. The university has 30,000 students. The current German Chancellor Angela Merkel attended Liepzig University. Postcard took awhile arrive. Thanks so much to Detlef of Liepzig.
Black and White - Photograph of People
Postcard 1
Dowager Ci Xi has often being depicted as the treacherous widow who held the grip of power of the Qing Dynasty behind the curtain veil.
Postcard 2
The last Czar of Russia - Nicholas II and his family. Thanks to Henry who sent this card from St. Petersburg, Russia.
Postcard 3
1943 black and white photo of King Boris III and the Prince Simeon. Postage stamp used is the grandfather King Ferdinand. Thanks so much to Christina of Sofia, Bulgaria for this wonderful postcard and stamp showing the 3 generations of the former Bulgarian monarchy.
Dowager Ci Xi has often being depicted as the treacherous widow who held the grip of power of the Qing Dynasty behind the curtain veil.
Postcard 2
The last Czar of Russia - Nicholas II and his family. Thanks to Henry who sent this card from St. Petersburg, Russia.
Postcard 3
1943 black and white photo of King Boris III and the Prince Simeon. Postage stamp used is the grandfather King Ferdinand. Thanks so much to Christina of Sofia, Bulgaria for this wonderful postcard and stamp showing the 3 generations of the former Bulgarian monarchy.
Black and White - Photograph of Landscape
Postcard 1
New York City Skyline in black and white showing Chrysler and Empire State Buildings. Thanks to Cottonwood of Idaho, USA who was visiting the Big Apple.
New York City Skyline in black and white showing Chrysler and Empire State Buildings. Thanks to Cottonwood of Idaho, USA who was visiting the Big Apple.
Postcard 2
A black and white postcard of Paris. Year of Rabbit stamp and Valentine's Day stamp used. Thanks to Sylvie of France.
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