Are there many postcards from the 1940's that are valuable?

[mozartbach1971]

I have a lot of postcards from the 1940s, are there many postcards from this period that have a lot of value? Any specific types to look for?

[galfamtwo]

It looks like you know about RPPCs, the rest is just doing your research There's always some in big lots that are worth a little more but its hard to say which ones 

[pratercollectibles]

They can be. The real photo's are usually better.  Best ones are street scenes, small town,  condition makes a lot of difference. 

George

Prater Collectibles

[humean_being]

Yes although as a percentage of the total number of 1940s cards the "valuable" ones are uncommon. Depends on how you're defining "valuable" of course. It's hard to say which types are valuable but very fine "linen" cards can be worth something, especially if they relate to something that really characterizes the era, like cars, the War, a World's Fair, baseball or other sports, etc. But even there it would depend on how scarce a particular card actually is. Lots of really attractive cards are plentiful and thus don't sell for that much. Conversely, a boring looking card from a small town might be of great interest to local collectors.

[deltilogical]

I think early chromes have potential - some are probably as scarce as RPPC but rarely as appreciated.  Military related especially postally used/signed censor, and items with philatelic interest.  Celebrity related. 

Condition will be very important.

[mozartbach1971]

What are exactly linen postcards? 

[humean_being]

They're a kind of postcard printed from the 1930s to the 1950s, mainly, that have a surface texture that looks like linen. They usually feature very bright colours. The Curt Teich Co. of Chicago is especially strongly associated with linen cards.