Coblenz Germany Festhalle – A.E.F. Soldiers Mail 1919 – YMCA Playhouse For Sale

This vintage postcard features the Festhalle in Coblenz (Koblenz), Germany — an elaborate historic building with towers, arched windows, and richly detailed architecture. During the American occupation after WWI, the Festhalle was used by the Y.M.C.A. as a playhouse and library, as noted in the soldier’s message.

Printed caption on front:“Coblenz, Festhalle.”

Back printing includes:

• Karl Fischer, Eltville a. Rh. publisher imprint

• A.E.F. “PASSED AS CENSOR” 3558 circular stamp

• A.P.O. 934 – Soldiers Mail – JUN postmark

• Handwritten date: Coblenz, Ger. June 8, 1919

Handwritten message:“This is the building that is used as a playhouse and library by the Y.M.C.A.It is a fine building.Everything is going along fine.Herb”

Addressed to:Mrs. E. F. Miller1662 Howard Ave.Utica, N.Y., U.S.A.

A desirable piece for collectors of:

• WWI & A.E.F. postal history

• YMCA wartime operations

• Koblenz / Rhine River region

• German postcards

• 1919 occupation era correspondence

UPCDoes Not Apply

CityCoblenz (Koblenz)

SubjectFesthalle; German Architecture; A.E.F. Soldiers Mail

Country of Mail; Architecture; WWI Occupation

Unit of SaleSingle Unit

TypePrinted Postcard

Original/Licensed ReprintOriginal

Postage ConditionPosted (1919)

EraPost‑WWI / Early 20th Century

Year Manufactured1919

Number of Items in Set1

FeaturesA.E.F. Censor Stamp; Soldiers Mail; YMCA Reference; / Paper

Brand/PublisherKarl Fischer, Eltville a. Correspondence

SignedHandwritten message

ArtistNot Specified

Featured PersonNone

Time Period Postcard

California Prop 65 WarningNone

Unit Quantity1

Unit TypePostcard

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Feel free to send an offer — A.E.F. soldier‑mailed cards always draw collectors.