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In our last Report No 60, the official document illustrated on Page 1 was incorrectly described as being franked in Gulden values. The correct values are Pfennigs. This was pointed out by several readers, and we were later priveleged to personally discuss this with Edward Krause, of Hamburg, who has become our expert on Zustellungs-Urkunde official covers. Eddie also presented us with a wealth of new information on the Zwei— kreisstempel article, which we will publish later. Seldom are we able to completely understand everything printed or written on a complex cover, but below is an analysis of the one reprinted on the opposite page. Thanks again to Herr Krause.

A.   Ertipranger von? Fleischergasse unbekannt/ verzogen/ Fischer 8/10 = Addressee moved from Fleischergasse (Butcher St.) to unknown location.[Postman’s sig.] Fischer 8.10[.251.
B.   8 Okt.1925 = purple stamp shows date mailed. (Initiated on 6.10 — see form below.)
C.   Empfánger nicht zu ermittein = Addressee not traceable; in purple ink.
D.   3 D 119/25 45 = Court case file number; in black typewritten text.
E.   Addressee was a grocer in Danzig; Fleischergasse in pencil at bottom.
F.   Zuruck/ 8 OKT. 1925 = Return to sender, undeliverable, with date; in purple ink.
G.   40 Pfg. = Delivery charge; stamp Michel No. 199a.
H.   10 Pfg. = Local postage; stamp No. l94y.
I.   10 Pfg. = Return pctage (for confirmed receipt).
J. Purple rectangular block Enclosed a printed form [Note: later read Vordruck in lieu of Formular] for the delivery charge to simplify transaction.
K. 50 Pr. Porto trnd Zustellungsgebuhr Erstattet = 50 Pfg. prepaid postage. Numeral 50 is very light and appears to have been written in pencil and rubbed out.
L.   Zustellungs—Urkunde redundent note meaning same as J; in magenta ink.
M. Verz.[ogen] nach Fleischergasse/ [signed] Zaddach 7.10 [19251 = Moved to Fleischerg asse with signature of postman and date.
N. Seal: Thin gummed paper seal with Amtsgericht Danzig and coat of arms; in purple.

 

Danzig Report Vol. 1 - Nr. 61 - October - November - December - 1988, Page 14.