Vintage signs and advertising collectibles are a great way to collect the history of our country. You can see the changes over the years just by looking at signs. I have traveled a lot, and was always amazed at the variety of advertising along the way. you can find an ad on about anything from a pencil to a painting on a rock. On these pages you will find all your advertising collectibles and vintage sign needs. Thanks for your visit and happy hunting.
Vintage Sign History
Commercial ads have been found in ancient Arabia. The Egyptians used papyrus to make sales ads and wall posters,while lost and found ads on papyrus was common in ancient Rome and Greece. Wall and rock painting was another method of early advertising, which is still seen in parts of Asia, Africa and South America. As the printed page began in the 15th and 16th century, ads started to include handbills. Ads began to appear in newspapers in England during the 17th century. These early ads were used commonly to advertise books, newspapers and medicines.