Antique Postcard 1913 Divorce Greeting Berlin Friedrichsbrucke Germania Stamp

Social History: This card contains a fascinating personal update. The sender (Kuno) writes to his namesake (likely a relative) about his ongoing divorce proceedings. He uses the term "Gemütlichkeit" ironically to describe the "slow but sure" pace of the German legal system, stating he hopes to be "free yet this year."

Postal History: Mailed on September 10, 1913, from Berlin, the card features a crisp circular postmark and a 10 Pfennig Carmine-Red Germania stamp. The Germania series (1899–1922) is one of the most iconic and collected stamp series of the German Empire.

Scene: This antique postcard features the Friedrichsbrücke (Friedrich’s Bridge) spanning the Spree River, with the Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery) on Museum Island in the background. The view is a snapshot of early 20th-century urban transit, prominently featuring an electric trolley (tram), a horse-drawn carriage, and pedestrians in period Edwardian attire.

Era: Divided Back (1907–1915)
Publisher: L. Saalfeld, Berlin
Type: Monochrome Photographic Print
Standard Size: 3.5 x 5.5"
Condition: The Germania stamp is well-preserved, and the 1913 postmark is exceptionally clear. The card shows minimal edge wear for its 113-year age.

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.