Exceptional original 1872 postal history item from the historic North German Postal District (Norddeutsches Postgebiet).

This authentic Correspondence Card (Correspondenz-Karte) was mailed in 1872, during the important transitional postal era of the North German Confederation / early Imperial German period.

The card bears the original printed heading:

NORDDEUTSCHES POSTGEBIET

with original 1 Groschen postal stationery indicium, properly used and postmarked.

Destination:

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Notable features:

authentic original 1872 postal stationery correspondence card

North German Postal District issue

original printed 1 Groschen indicium

clear postal cancellation

manuscript address and written message

destination Frankfurt am Main

excellent classic German postal history piece

transitional pre-Imperial / early Imperial postal era material

The Norddeutsches Postgebiet period represents an important chapter in German postal history before the unified Imperial postal system became fully established.

Original used examples from this era remain highly collectible, especially with clear postal usage and intact correspondence format.

Condition consistent with age, postal handling, corner wear, and normal historical use.

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