Brazil Tubarão Airmail Cover to Magdeburg DDR Germany 1952 Latin America Postage

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Brazil

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Cover (Postal History)

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Single

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Analysis Sender: Guilherme Meyer, Agrimensor (Surveyor), Tubarão, Santa Catarina, Brazil Addressee: Director der Stadt. Sparkasse, Magdeburg, DEM. Republick (Director of the City Savings Bank, Magdeburg, German Democratic Republic - East Germany) Postmark Date: November 1, 1952 Via: Airmail (VIA AÉREA / PAR AVION) Translation "Ilmo. Sr." is an abbreviation for "Ilmo. Senhor," which is a formal Portuguese title similar to "Dear Sir" or "Esteemed Sir." "Alemanha" is Portuguese for "Germany." "Director der Stadt. Sparkasse" translates to "Director of the City Savings Bank." "DEM. Republick" is an abbreviation for "Deutsche Demokratische Republik," which translates to "German Democratic Republic" (East Germany). Possible Route, Distance, and Travel TimeGiven the airmail designation and the 1952 context, here's a likely route: Origin: Tubarão, Santa Catarina, Brazil International Airport: The letter would likely have been flown from a major Brazilian airport, possibly Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo, to an international hub. Transatlantic Flight: A transatlantic flight to a major European airport, such as Frankfurt, Paris, or London. Final Destination: From the European hub, the letter would be flown or transported by land to Magdeburg, East Germany. Distance: The approximate distance between Tubarão, Brazil, and Magdeburg, Germany, is roughly 10,000 kilometers (6,200 miles). Travel Time: In 1952, transatlantic air travel was still relatively new and less frequent than today. A conservative estimate for airmail delivery would be 7-14 days. This accounts for flight schedules, layovers, and potential delays. SummaryThis envelope is a piece of international correspondence from 1952. It was sent by a surveyor in Brazil to the director of a savings bank in Magdeburg, East Germany. The letter was sent via airmail, indicating a desire for relatively quick delivery. The envelope provides a glimpse into the communication networks of the Cold War era.

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