Czechoslovakia Sudetenland German Occupation 1938 Schönbach to Kirchberg Krásná

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Czech Republic (Czechoslovakia)

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Unused

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Single

Item Description

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Front of the Envelope:· Sender: The envelope is from "KARL HÖFNER," a musical instrument company located in "SCHÖNBACH (bei Eger), Czechoslovakia." The company's logo, a stylized "KH" over a violin, is also present.· Recipient: The envelope is addressed to "Herrn Walter Geipel, Spielblättererzeugung, Kirchberg, Post Graslitz." This indicates that Walter Geipel was a manufacturer of "Spielblätter" (likely reeds or plectrums for musical instruments) in Kirchberg, which was served by the post office in Graslitz.· Date: The envelope is dated "Schönbach, 10. Oktober 1938."· Postmarks:o The main postmark is from "MUSIKSTADT SCHÖNBACH" and includes a swastika, indicating that this was during the Nazi era. The postmark also has the date "11. X. 38" (October 11, 1938).Back of the Envelope:· Message: The message is a request for a speedy delivery of "3 Gross Banjo-Spielblättchen abgerundete Dreieckform, wie schon öfter geliefert." This translates to "3 gross (3 x 144) banjo plectrums, rounded triangle shape, as delivered before."· Closing: The message is signed "Deutschem Gruss: Karl Höfner" (German Greetings: Karl Höfner).Route, Distance, and Travel Time:· Origin: Schönbach (now Luby, Czech Republic)· Destination: Kirchberg (now Krásná, Czech Republic), served by the post office in Graslitz (now Kraslice, Czech Republic).· Route: The route would have been a relatively short local postal route within the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia.· Distance: The distance between Schönbach and Kirchberg is approximately 10-15 kilometers (6-9 miles).· Travel Time: Given the postmark dates, the letter was likely delivered within 1-2 days.Summary:This is a business letter from Karl Höfner, a musical instrument manufacturer in Schönbach, Czechoslovakia, to Walter Geipel, a maker of musical instrument reeds or plectrums in Kirchberg. The letter requests a speedy delivery of banjo plectrums. The letter is dated October 10, 1938, and postmarked October 11, 1938. The letter provides a glimpse into the business practices and the political context of the time. The request for a specific type of plectrum suggests a regular business relationship between the two parties. The use of "Deutschem Gruss" (German Greetings) at the end of the letter reflects the political climate of the time, as the Sudetenland region was being annexed by Nazi Germany.

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