GRADE YOUR POSTCARD
Built on the C-BEAMS framework — six condition axes for vintage postcard grading
These flags are independent of physical condition. Check what applies — total stars are capped at 5.
Has this card been altered after production? These flags do NOT change the PPG band but mark the card as "Authentic Altered" in market terms.
Postcardpolis Grade
PPG —
⚠ Card era assumption This grading assumed a divided-back card. If your card has an undivided back (typical pre-1907), front-face writing was the standard messaging method and may not be a condition issue. Re-grade with the correct setting if needed.
Back face was not assessed. This score reflects only the front face. Back-face defects (foxing in particular) can affect the result. Open the Surface — back card to add back-face evidence.
Mashburn (Postcard Standard)
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European État
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All axes breakdown
Value Markers
PPG band reference
How Postcardpolis Grade compares to other postcard grading systems. For reference only — each system uses different criteria.
| PPG (0-100) | Band | Mashburn | European État |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Pristine | Mint (M) | Neuf / Druckfrisch / Pristine |
| 90-99 | Excellent | Near Mint (NM) | Superbe / Hervorragend / Superb |
| 75-89 | Very Good | Excellent (EX) | TBE / Sehr gut erhalten / Very good condition |
| 55-74 | Good | Very Good (VG) | BE / Gut erhalten / Good condition |
| 35-54 | Fair | Good (G) | Correct / Befriedigend / Acceptable |
| 20-34 | Worn | Fair (F) | Correct / Befriedigend / Acceptable |
| 5-19 | Poor | Fair (F) | Mauvais / Mangelhaft / Poor condition |
| 0-4 | Damaged | Fair (F) | Mauvais / Mangelhaft / Poor condition |
Note: Mashburn caps Mint and Near Mint to Excellent for postally used cards. European État does not cap for postal use. Both systems mark altered cards (TR/RC/RS/CL) with an "(altered)" suffix and cap Mashburn at Very Good.