By Gabriel Allen
FOR THE TIMES
George Wagner has 100,000 postcards. That puts him squarely in the category of collector, so it’s no surprise that the Yardville resident is president of the Washington Crossing Card Collectors Club.
But a massive collection like Wagner’s is hardly a requirement for pursuing the hobby — though it may become a goal, as postcards are easy to find, available for every interest, and relatively inexpensive.
The Washington Crossing Card Collectors Club was formed in 1972, taking its name from the place where the meetings were first held and continue to be held.
During monthly meetings at the Union Fire Company in Titusville, members can trade, purchase and sell cards. In addition, guest speakers talk about different postcard topics and techniques, Wagner said.
The WCCC is the third-oldest postcard club in New Jersey. Wagner estimated that the club has about 230 members, who hail from New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.
“In an average month we have 50 people attending our meetings, though the number could reach 200 or more,” he said.
Wagner’s favorite postcards depict scenes of Hopewell and Trenton. He has a friend who collects postcards on suffragettes and other historical events.
A recent meeting featured a program of Beatles postcards in honor of the 50-year celebration of the band’s music. Another one focused on the work of Ellen Clapsaddle, an early 20th-century illustrator.
The WCCC will holds its seventh annual postcard show and sale on May 31. More information is available at www.wc4postcards.org.
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