WOW! HUGE lot 55 pcs WW1 Imperial German Soldiers Feldpost Sweetheart Postcards

Original WW1 German postcard collection consisting of 55 authentic Feldpost mailed sweetheart / romantic theme postcards, all tied together by the Thiemann family correspondence.  This is a fantastic, cohesive archive grouping with strong collector  appeal due to the consistent sender/recipient and wartime usage.
These postcards were mailed during the height of the war, dated 1916–1917, and provide a personal glimpse into relationships and communication between a German sailor and his loved ones.
Historical Details:

Majority addressed to Matrose Josef Thiemann 
Unit references include:
II. Matrosen Division, VI Kompanie 
Primary location:
Wilhelmshaven (Kaiserliche Marine base) 
Many cancellations from Cöln (Köln) and other German postal hubs 
All are genuine Feldpost correspondence from WW1 

This grouping represents naval personnel correspondence, making it especially desirable compared to more common army feldpost.
Breakdown of the Cards:

Total: 55 postcards 
100% Feldpost mailed examples 
Dates range: 1916–1917 
All connected to the Thiemann family (tight archive group) 

Themes include:

Romantic couples / “sweetheart” scenes 
Courtship & love imagery 
Dramatic staged scenes (titled series such as:
Geständnis, Zur Liebe erwacht, Schäferspiel, etc.) 
Women in period dress / fashion postcards 
Pastoral and countryside romantic settings 
A few photographic-style studio cards 

Series & Notable Groups:

Multiple cards from the same numbered romantic series (matching artwork & titles) 
Matching publisher sets (great for collectors trying to complete series) 
Goethe quote cards and poetic theme postcards 
Consistent early 1900s German lithographic printing styles 

Feldpost / Postal Features:

Clear fieldpost cancellations and markings 
Period handwriting throughout 
Military mail routing typical of WW1 Germany 
Some cards show censoring, unit markings, and transit stamps 
Strong variety of ink types, handwriting styles, and postal strikes 

Condition:

Overall good vintage condition for age (100+ years old) 
Some corner wear, edge wear, light creasing, and toning 
A few heavier used examples as expected from wartime mail 
No major damage affecting display value 

See photos for condition.
Collector Value:
This is a ready-made collection ideal for:

WW1 Feldpost collectors 
German Imperial military collectors 
Postal history enthusiasts 
Thematic collectors (romance / love / couples) 
Dealers looking to break down for individual resale 

The fact that this is a named, family-connected grouping significantly increases desirability compared to random mixed lots.
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(PB series)