Germany Bavaria Augsburg 1923 Cover to Secaucus New Jersey USA 20pf Postage

Item Specifics

Country

German States - Bavaria

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Grade: Ungraded
Overall Item:· Age: The postmark indicates the letter was sent in Augsburg, Germany, on August 14, 1923.· Destination: The letter was sent to the United States (specifically, to Secaucus, New Jersey).Front of Envelope Analysis:1. Recipient's Address:o "An": This is the German word for "to" or "addressed to."o "Herrn Joseph Besch": This translates to "Mr. Joseph Besch." "Herrn" is the German honorific for "Mr."o "144 Charles Str.": This is the street address where Joseph Besch resided in the USAo "Secaucus N.J.": This is the location for Secaucus, New Jersey, USAo Postmark: The circular postmark reads "AUGSBURG," 14 Aug 1923Back of Envelope Analysis:1. Sender's Information (Top Left):o "Abs: Besch, Augsburg, Vgfilatt. V/.": This translates to "Sender: Besch, Augsburg, Vgfilatt. 2. Seal:o Dark Wax Seal: A dark wax seal is visible on the envelope. This would have been a way to secure the envelope and ensure that no one could tamper with the contents without detection.Summary:This is a letter envelope from 1923, sent from Augsburg, Germany to Joseph Besch in Secaucus, New Jersey, USA. The front of the envelope has a precisely written address for the recipient, with the U.S. city and state noted. The letter was stamped with two stamps from Bavaria and postmarked by the Augsburg postal office on 14th August 1923. The back of the envelope has the sender's address and was sealed using a dark wax seal. The letter may have been of a personal or official nature. The fact that a wax seal was used implies a desire for privacy and confidentiality.

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