Offered here is a pair of original German postcards featuring Berlin-Mariendorf, likely dating to the late Imperial / early Reich era (circa 1920s–1930s). These cards highlight a popular recreational and leisure area, making them excellent examples of early German tourism and social life imagery.

Detailed Breakdown:

1. Berlin-Mariendorf Seebad (Swimming Area)

  • Caption: “Berlin Mariendorf – Seebad”
  • Shows a lively public swimming area with bathers in the water and along the pier.
  • Excellent period scene capturing leisure culture and outdoor recreation.
  • Strong photographic detail with numerous figures visible.

2. Berlin-Mariendorf Multi-View Card

  • Titled: “Berlin-Mariendorf”
  • Four-image layout including:
    • Teltow-Kanal u. Gasanstalt (Teltow Canal and gas works)
    • Realgymnasium (secondary school)
    • Dorfstraße mit Kirche u. Schule (village street with church and school)
    • Rennbahn (racecourse)
  • Nice overview card showing infrastructure, education, and daily life.

Back Details:

  • Both cards marked: “Kunstverlag J. Goldiner, Berlin C 25, Orig.-Aufn.”
    → “Art publisher J. Goldiner, Berlin C 25, original photograph”
  • Standard divided backs
  • Both appear unused

Condition:

  • Good vintage condition overall
  • Light corner and edge wear
  • Minor age toning and small marks on backs
  • No major damage
  • See photos for exact condition

Collector Notes / Selling Points:

  • Matching Berlin-Mariendorf themed pair
  • Excellent social history content (swimming / leisure scene)
  • Multi-view card adds architectural and city interest
  • Early photographic postcards from Berlin publisher J. Goldiner
  • Ideal for collectors of Berlin history, German postcards, or pre-war leisure culture

Keywords:
Berlin postcards, Mariendorf Seebad, German swimming postcard, Teltow Canal, Berlin history, German multi view postcard, Reich era postcard, Imperial Germany postcard, Berlin racecourse, vintage Germany postcards


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