Geschoepft Buetten Koenigstein 1569, a historic brand of handgeschöpftes Büttenpapier (handmade deckle-edged paper) manufactured in Germany. The Illustration: The stylized drawing at the top depicts the iconic silhouette of the Königstein Fortress (Festung Königstein), a famous hilltop fortification located in Saxon Switzerland, Germany. Geschoepft Buetten means "handmade deckle-edged paper" in German. Koenigstein indicates the town or mill of origin, referencing the historic VEB Feinpapierfabrik Königstein paper mill in Saxony. 15 / 69 and the XX Symbol: This stylized crossed-swords symbol mimics the famous Meissen porcelain factory mark, which is often tied to high-quality regional artisan heritage in Saxony. The "1569" date commemorates the long historical tradition of papermaking in the Königstein region.
This vintage stationary set includes 24 pieces of letterhead and 23 envelops, both items are embossed with the fortress motif. The letterhead is embossed same as the front of the box. The edges of the envelops are deckled and lined with gray tissue. Stationary comes with storage box. The box shows normal wear and gas tape on sides.
Paper measures: 11.5" x8"
Ivory/cream color