Mixed franking to meet the domestic post card and C.O.D. fees.

Mailed at Weinheim on June 25, 1897
Received at Bingen (Rhein) on June 26 but returned, unserviced to sender.

Domestic post card rate	5 Pfg.
Prepaid C.O.D. fee (minimum)	10 Pfg.
	15 Pfg.

"Nachnahme" - - - "Cash on Delivery". The modern C.O.D. service established in 1890. The prepaid fee was 2 Pfg. per Mark collected, with a 10 Pfg. minimum fee.