Wiesbaden (DE)

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Wiesbaden (pronunciation: [ˈviːsˌbaːdn̩]) is a city (277,619 inhabitants end 2016), the capital of the federal state of Hesse. Wiesbaden is one of the oldest spa towns in Europe. Its name translates to "meadow baths," making reference to the hot springs. It is internationally famous for its architecture, climate (also called the "Nice of the North"), and its hot springs. At one time, Wiesbaden boasted 26 hot springs. Fourteen of the springs are still flowing today.

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Postmarks in Unified Germany

BRIEFZENTRUM 65 in April 2000 with slogan.

Meter Postmarks

Meter cancel 1992

Federal Republic of Germany Postmarks

WIESBADEN 1, 1955

Meter cancels

Meter cancel 1966
Meter cancel 1978

Allied Occupied Germany Postmarks

Wiesbaden 1

WIESBADEN 1 q 11.9.46.-15
WIESBADEN 1 u 16.12.45.-12
WIESBADEN 1 y -1.8.46.13-14
WIESBADEN 1 y 29.3.46.10-11
WIESBADEN 1 y 10.2.46. 8- 9

Wiesbaden 4

WIESBADEN 4 22.1.46.-13

Wiesbaden Bahnhof?

WIESBADEN (BHF) 1945

Postmarks in German Empire (1872-1945)

Circle in 1872
Circle in 1874
Bridge in 1931
Bridge in 1940

Special Cancels

Special cancel 1942. Tag der Briefmarken, Postage Stamp Day.


Meter Postmarks

Meter cancel 1937

Cards and Covers

1904 Wiesbaden to Stockholm

Postmark in North German Confederation

Since 1 January 1868.

Postmarks in Prussia (July- December 1867)

Strip of 5 on 23 November.

Postmarks by Thurn und Taxis

WIESBADEN Kreis used a TuT postal code 215, District of Nassau.