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VTG RPPC POSTCARD 1916 Wiesbaden Germany Hotel Englischer Hessischer Hof Posted.Item Details
◆ Core Subject: Hotel Englischer - Hessischer Hof, Wiesbaden, Germany
◆ Publisher: Photo-Beckmann, Alzey Rhh. (Catalog/Serial Number: 3229)
◆ Text on Card:
• Front: \"HOTEL ENGLISCHER HOF / Hotel Englischer - Hessischer Hof, Wiesbaden / Eigenes Kochbrunnenbadhaus\"
• Back: Hand-canceled slogan stamp: \"WIESBADEN das Hellbad für Rheuma u. Gicht die schöne Wohn- u. Gartenstadt\" / Printed: \"Hotel Englischer-Hessischer Hof Haus 1. Ranges / Kranzplatz 11 / Fernruf 595 16 / Aufnahme und Verlag Photo-Beckmann, Alzey Rhh. / Echte Photographie\" / Handwritten: \"Aug 16 Just starting down the Rhine. Had a fine time here in Wiesbaden. Had a fine bath and been everywhere. Home Sept 1. Love to all Alice Abbott\"
◆ Visual Elements:
• Building: Ornate, multi-story late-19th/early-20th-century urban grand spa hotel. Features a prominent decorative corner bay window tower, a detailed mansard roof with decorative dormers, and window balconies.
• Traffic: Features a couple of pedestrians walking on the sidewalk near a striped storefront awning; street level is otherwise clear.
• Details: Includes manicured topiary trees flanking the hotel entrance, classic benches, and clear sky backdrops showing historic architectural density.
◆ Estimated Era: Real Photo Postcard / Divided Back (Circa 1910–1916; hand-dated August 16, 1916)
◆ Postage Status: Notes
◆ Overall Grading: Very Good Vintage Condition
◆ Surface & Image: Superb, crisp black-and-white real photo (RPPC) contrast with rich dark tones and clean silver halide exposure.
◆ Edges & Corners: Light, age-appropriate edge wear and slight corner rounding consistent with postal transit.
◆ Reverse Side: Features natural paper toning and light foxing/soiling. Handwriting remains completely legible.
◆ Defects: The postage stamp has been historicly torn/removed on the right side, taking a tiny layer of the upper paper backing with it, leaving a small text fragment reading \"Echte Photographie\" exposed underneath. No structural creases, pinholes, or large paper and Handling
◆ Packaging: Shipped securely in a protective plastic sleeve and a semi rigid top loader for added protection.
◆ Service: Sent via Standard Envelope for Postcards.
◆ Value: Provides a highly affordable, reliable shipping option that includes tracking.
