Vintage Postcard 1962 RPPC Xanten Germany Marienaltar Siegfried Postal History

Social History: The handwritten German message sent to Frau Julie Hoppe in Mindelheim, Bavaria, references the birthplace of Siegfried, the hero of the Nibelungenlied (aka: The German Iliad poem): 

"Many dear greetings from my birthday trip to the Rhine, to the birthplace of Siegfried. Heartfelt thanks again for the beautiful gifts and wishes. Dear Mrs. Hoppe, I must also thank you sincerely for the sweet things that Siegfried brought along. Warmly, K. Engelskirchen."

The second "Siegfried" mentioned in the message is likely the sender's traveling companion!

Scene: The intricate Marienaltar (Altar of Mary), a masterpiece of woodcarving created by Heinrich Douvermann around 1536, located in the Xanten Cathedral (St. Viktor) in Germany.

Postal: Features a highly collectible pictorial commemorative cancel from Xanten (22a), dated May 2, 1962. The cancel includes a graphic of the city and the text "Besucht die Dom und Siegfriedsstadt" (Visit the Cathedral and Siegfried's City).

Size: Continental 6 x 4"

Type:  "Echte Fotografie" (Real Photo Postcard), a format prized by collectors for its fine detail and silver-halide quality

Publisher: Jul. Essers, Xanten a. Rh. - Markt 14

Condition: minor corner bumping

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