Document Possibly 1833 - 1838

This is a document, likely a receipt, from the Grand Ducal Hessian Post dated between 1833 and 1838. It shows the payment of 4 fl. 21 kr for postal services between the cities of Lauterbach and Herbstein in Germany. The document, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small piece of paper measuring only 10.6 cm by 17.8 cm, but provides a glimpse into the everyday life of 19th-century Germany. The text is written in German and includes details like the cost of the trip, the mode of transportation, and the signature of the postal official. It is a fascinating example of historical documentation and can be used to research the development of postal services in Germany and Europe.