This Reichspost Pferdepersonenpost ticket represents a fascinating piece of postal ephemera from the wartime era. Issued by the Deutsche Reichspost, special commemorative passes celebrated historical milestones in public transportation and mail delivery, specifically honoring horse-drawn coach routes (Pferdepersonenpost) that operated before the widespread introduction of railways and motor vehicles. These decorative tickets served as collectible souvenirs or novelty passenger passes rather than standard operational transit fares.
Reichspost Ephemera Collectibles
Paper collectibles from the German postal administration feature intricate historical artwork and typography. This Reichspost Pferdepersonenpost pass displays a vibrant central illustration of a horse-drawn mail carriage, complete with a postilion blowing a horn, alongside traditional Gothic script and the official Reichspost eagle emblem. Numbered Nr. 001948 with a face value of 1.70 Reichsmarks, it details the historic Gmunden-Ischl route. Collectors value these clean, unused paper items for their historical charm and graphic design.
