Germany Bavaria Bamberg to Baunach Stationery Card 30pf Postage Translated

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German States - Bavaria

Condition

Unused

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Grade: Ungraded
· Heading: At the top, we see:o "Königreich Bayern" - This translates to "Kingdom of Bavaria," placing the postcard within a historical context (Bavaria was a kingdom until 1918).o "Postkarte" - German for "Postcard."· Stamps: Two postage stamps are affixed on the right side:o They read "DIENSTMARKE" (service stamp). These were used for official government or state correspondence.o The stamps feature the Bavarian coat of arms.o One stamp is valued at "20 BAYERN 20," and the other at "10 BAYERN 10" indicating 20 and 10 pfennigs.· Postmark: A circular postmark with "BAMBERG" in the center is stamped over the stamps, indicating the location from which it was mailed.· Recipient Address: On the left side, contained in a purple rectangular box are the words "Förster in Reckendorf", meaning "Forester in Reckendorf"· Sender Address: In the center of the right side is printed "Forstamt Baunach" meaning "Forestry Office Baunach".Back of the Postcard · Handwritten Message: The back of the postcard is covered in a dense, handwritten message in German. It appears to be in Sütterlin script, a German style of handwriting that was widely used up until the mid-20th century.· Content Summary - The message seems to be an official communication.Here is a transcription with translation:Transcription· “An Zimmermann, Baunachser-Holzverw. Bamberg, hat bereits Ihre Einschlags holz, an dem Losplatz Reckendorf aufgenommen (höchstens) Das Holz ist noch nicht aufgeräumt, hat die Firma dem Forstamt Mittheilung senden gemacht oder ein Fall ist nicht festzustellen, gegen das Forstamt einzusprechen. In dieser Holzbearbeitungs Sachen.”Translation· “To Zimmerman, Baunachser-Wood Admin. Bamberg, your logging wood has already been taken up on the parcel space in Reckendorf. The wood is not yet cleaned up, has the company already notified the forest office or is a case not to be clarified against the forest office to protest. In this wood working issue.”Summary of Analysis:· Governmental Use: The service stamps and the address of "Forstamt" highlight that this postcard was used for official correspondence within the Bavarian forestry administration.· Content: The handwritten message is a formal communication from one official to another regarding the collection of felled wood and issues of possible conflict of notification and protest in the Reckendorf area.· Recipient/Sender: The recipient is a Zimmermann (carpenter or woodworker) in Baunach, while the sender is likely part of the Forstamt (Forestry Office) of Baunach.· Postmark: The "BAMBERG" postmark confirms where this message was sent from.· Purpose: The card likely functioned as a brief way to communicate official notices or instructions, part of the administrative process in forestry management. · Condition: The postcard appears to be in good condition despite its age.

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