Some postcards from Germany.All issued in the time of the monarchy 1871 - 1918. The first postcard of the German Empire,issued 1873. This one sent on Jan. 2nd,1874.
Sorry,I made a mistake: Looking at the enlarged image,it is not the 1880 issue (Pfennig),but the 1875 issue (Pfennige) !
International postcard,issued 1886,sent Feb.21st,1888 Quite unusual for a postcard is the embossing of the eagle.
Postcard commemorating the new century,issued 1899. This card was sent on Dec.31st,1899.It was sent to my grandfather, who did his military service then.
This post card is one of a series printed by Ottmar Zierher of Munich, Germany, during the early years of the 20th century. A series of postage stamps from various countries was printed on the reverse. They were very colorful and eye-catchers, especially for stamp collectors. This card has the U.S. 1902-1903 definitive series, plus the 10c 1902 special delivery stamp printed on its reverse. The series has been reprinted and I don't know if this card is a reprint or one of the originals. While the postmark is not clear, it appears to have been in Berlin on August 30, 1935 Werner, do you have any knowledge of these cards? Is this an original or a reprint? Can you translate the message on the reverse? Thanks. Don
issued 1908,sent June 29th,1912 at 3 h.10 Min. p.m. The Rohrpost (Tube Mail) in Berlin became available for the general public in 1876.From then onwards Rohrpost-envelopes and postcards were issued.The postage included express delivery.
