Miss Fernande:
Queen of French Postcards

Online French Postcards Collection & Identification Guide

Fifty years before Bettie Page became a pinup icon, another beauty was equally celebrated in Europe. Her name was Miss Fernande.

While Bettie adorned the pages of men’s magazines, Fernande’s medium was erotic postcards (i.e., "French postcards"), which were all the rage at the time. Most of her photographs were taken by Jean Agelou and distributed by his label, JA Studios, in Paris.

Little is known about the lovely Fernande, not even her last name (the postcards only indicate “Miss Fernande”). Though she is largely forgotten today, her photographs are still collected worldwide by an ardent following.

Available here online:

* Photo Collection - Contains over 400 Fernande French postcards, many rare and obscure. This is virtually a complete collection, organized by series, in 1.5" index 8" full size views. They have been  restored to their original B&W state, with distracting flaws eliminated.

* Slide Shows - Three slide shows featuring Miss Fernande French postcards, organized by her young, mid, and mature periods. They are accompanied by period music for your viewing pleasure.

* Extras - Chronology, commentaries, and comparative photos of Fernande's style progression and lookalikes.

* Updates - The website is periodically updated as new Fernande postcards are discovered and higher grade examples become available.

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The one time membership fee includes two years access to this online reference guide for your personal use and enjoyment.

Bonus! We realize that a collection takes years to build, so after the two year membership expires, your password will remain active, courtesy of www.MissFernande.com

If you collect original Miss Fernande French postcards, this is an indispensable reference guide. It is the most complete collection of Miss Fernande photos anywhere.

Join now! You will receive a personalized password within 24 hours of purchase.

Price: $29.99 Add To Card 

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Miss Fernande Book

If you can't get enough of Miss Fernande, you might like the book, Miss Fernande: First Lady of Erotica. It follows Fernande’s rise to fame, tying together the facts and speculations about the Parisian beauty. Includes foreword, novella, 200 selected French postcards, and beautiful cover art. Packaged in a printable PDF download. 145 pages.

Price: $14.99 Add To Card

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Jean Agelou and Friends Photo Reference Collection

This online photo reference began as a virtually complete Jean Agelou collection of 1,100 French postcards, then grew to include the work of George Agelou, Lydia, and Harper studios, plus 1950s/60s models like Bettie Page, Rosina Revelle, and Diane Weber. The final result is a truly huge collection of over 4,000 quality erotic photographs spanning 1900 to 1960.

Price: $19.99 Add To Card

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Complete Access

You can have complete access to this website for $49.99, which includes a 25% package discount. Online access includes all of the reference material described above:

• Miss Fernande French Postcards Reference Guide

• Miss Fernande: First Lady of Erotica PDF Book

• Jean Agelou and Friends Photo Reference Collection

Price: $49.99 Add To Card

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About The Author:
Louis La Volpe is the production supervisor for NYU’s Institute of Film & Television and founder of several distance learning websites for aspiring filmmakers.