Paper and book aficionados sifted through an original 1940s Red Cross Nazi Poster, first-edition classic novels and old postcards from their hometowns.

The 40th Michigan Antiquarian Book & Paper Show took place Sunday at the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., for veteran book collectors and enthusiasts alike.

As the biggest show of its kind in the Midwest, books weren't the only thing that sat on shelves.

Davison resident Daniel Pozarek came to the show to find postcards from his area. He said he may have found a few too many.

"You never know what you are going to find," he said. "There's always lots of interest, but the interest is much greater than the wallet."

With 109 exhibitors, some from as far away as Missouri and Maryland, there was plenty of old paper to glance through.

Between books and paper items, the show was diverse and gave visitors a chance to remember the past.

Maps, magazines, advertisements and ephemera, which are everyday paper products made for short-term use, such as tickets and bookmarks, grabbed the people's interest just as much as the books. There were 28 vendors specializing in postcards alone.

"People sometimes like to recapture fond memories and relive their past," said Ray Walsh, the show's host and owner of Curious Book Shop and Archives Books Shop, both located on Grand River Avenue. "(This stuff) gives (people) a good feeling."

Barbara Clifford, the co-owner of Mill-Cliff Books in Dayton, Ohio, said eBay has changed the antiques market but people still like to see the books for themselves.

"There are still a lot of people who like to put their hands on something before they buy it," she said. "We sell over the Internet, too, but we still go to book shows and antique malls."