Italy - City & Landscape

Italy - Collection of 80 Historic Postcards (1903-1975) of excellence: Big Cities, Small Villages, and Postal History (Rare cancellations, 1930s tariffs, Inverted stamps, and Sacred Art) mostly traveled, with some pristine unposted pieces, spanning 1903 to the 1970s, with exceptional focus on the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and 1950s (Fascist Era, Co-belligerence, and postwar). This collection offers not only splendid vintage views but also a genuine resource for enthusiasts of Postal History, Philately, and Period Costumes. The lot stands out for its inclusion of small provincial villages now almost impossible to find, curious travel anomalies of postal carriers of the time, presence of major editorial houses, and sought-after mechanical and advertising special cancellations (National Lotteries, regime economic and tourist propaganda). GROUP 1: Historic Views of Italy, Postal Errors, and Great Rarities (Pieces 1 to 13) 1. Artistic View - Bend of a river: Green hues, framed with a poetical verse by G. Carducci. Handwritten text in sepia ink dated February 19, 1985. 2. Rome - Caelius Pyramid: Sharp black-and-white view, framed. Platine edition. Condition: Un traveled. 3. Panorama of Roseto degli Abruzzi (Teramo): Black and white toned green. Publisher D'Ilario Ferzetti. Traveled to Brindisi, date stamped January 9, 1950. 4. Rome - St. Peter’s Square among the shadows (1920s): Fascinating and rare night postcard in deep blue tones, framed. Traveled to Lecce. Franked with a 15-cent stamp, clear wavy cancellation and circular “Roma Centro” stamp dated 24/9/1924, consistent with the dedication date. 5. Piazza Armerina (Enna) - Monument to the Fallen (1945): Black-and-white view (Photo Accardi - Piazza Armerina), inscribed on the front edge and back. Mailed 1/8/1945 to Enna. Postal-history interest (Viceroyalty): multiple and complex emergency franking with a 50c ordinary stamp, 50c Airmail, 15c “Head of Italy” and 5c “Roman Wolf.” All values struck by the “P.N.” (National Post) cancel. 6. Messina - Via Primo Settembre bustling (1932): Splendid and sought-after black-and-white view. Publisher Diena - Turin (no. 17014). Traveled to Naples. Features a sharp cancel dated October 24, 1932 - X (Fascist Era) 7. Abbey of Montecassino - Loggia del Paradiso and Convitto (1936): Black-and-white view (Publisher Diena - Turin, no. 16415). Fundamental historical note: Shows the intact original structure before the 1944 bombing. Traveled to Frosinone with dual departure and arrival postal marks (Cassino and Frosinone) dated September 7, 1936. 8. Chieti - Framed Panorama (1935) – Mailed Oct 8, 1935 with Julius Caesar 20-cent stamp. 9. Settefrati (Frosinone) - Sanctuary of the Madonna of Canneto (1934) – Inverted Stamp: Splendid local testimony of a small Lazio town. Traveled to Lecce, dated and postmarked 12/29/1934. Franked with Julius Caesar 10c inverted by the sender. 10. Panorama of Naples (1934): Mailed to the small village of Alvito (Frosinone) on 26/10/1934. Correct postage of 30c total by using two twin stamps from the Head of Italy series of 15c each, canceled with the same date. 11. Frascati (Rome) - Villa Torlonia, The Waterfall (1937) – Inverted Stamp: Romeo Ciani edition, mailed to Milan on 17/10/1937. Franked with Julius Caesar 20c stamp inverted. 12. Sanctuary of La Verna seen from the airplane (Arezzo): Fascinating aerial view with aeronautical/religious theme, traveled to Lecce. 13. Naples - Parco Grifeo and Hotel Bartolini (1935): Animated postcard issued by Simeone Amodio (Naples), dated and dated 23/12/1935, mailed to the small municipality of Alvito (Frosinone) during the Christmas period. GROUP 2: Focus on Small Towns, Advertising Cancellations, and Propaganda (Pieces 14 to 25) 14. Montappone (Fermo) - Elementary Schools (1934): Rare local view of this small Marche town. Traveled to Naples, with postal stamp dated September 4, 1934. Great interest in period school architecture. 15. Arpino (Frosinone) - Corso Tulliano (1937) – Easter Expedition: Animated view issued by Michele Rotondi. Traveled to Lecce, mailed exactly on Easter Day 1937. 16. Montefiascone (Viterbo) - Bolsena lakeside from Borgheriglia (1937): Evocative lakeside view from the era, traveled to Lecce on August 3, 1937. 17. Panorama of Arpino with Latin phrase by Cicero (1935): Commemorative piece with Cicero’s aphorism on the front (native of Arpino). Traveled to Lecce with stamp and cancel dated July 23, 1935. 18. Altamura (Bari) - Interior of the Cathedral (1929): Splendid view published by Nicola Zaccaria. Mailed from Altamura to Enna (Sicily) on June 4, 1929. 19. Naples - Vesuvius from the Grand Hotel (1935) – Rare Advertising Cancel: Dated and canceled September 3, 1935, featuring a mechanical cancel with a placard: “The Merano Lottery will make you millionaires.” 20. Milan - Villa Mirabello, Home for War Blind of Lombardy (1937) – Rare Advertising Cancel: Important piece with welfare/military theme tied to WWI veterans. Traveled to Lecce with a Rome 6 Sept 1937 cancel. Franked with Julius Caesar 20c and struck by sought-after placard: “The Tripoli Lottery will make you millionaires.” 21. Naples - Posillipo, Nisida Island (1936): Maritime landscape, mailed to Lecce on August 20, 1936. 22. Arpino (Frosinone) - Monument to the Fallen (1935): Third piece of Arpino town series. Traveled to Naples on May 3, 1935. 23. Milan Fair - The Textile Palace (1938) – Propaganda Cancel: Modernist architecture of the fair, traveled to Turin on 6/11/1938 with “Milano Centro” stamp. Mixed franking Julius Caesar 10c + 20c and tourism propaganda placard: “Visit Italy.” 24. Bagnoli (Naples) - The Animated Beach (1935): Rare lively seaside shot rich with bathers. Traveled to Lecce in 1935 with clear Bagnoli stamp. 25. Bari - Bank of Italy: Monumental city view, traveled to Lecce GROUP 3: War Postal History, Economic Propaganda, and Major Publishers (Pieces 26 to 39) 26. Clusone (Bergamo) - Upper Seriana Valley, Panorama from Monte Crosio (1940): Alpine view from the era. Traveled to Lecce and dated by stamp September 10, 1940, a precious testimony just months after Italy’s entry into WWII. 27. Santa Cristina (Bolzano) - Val Gardena with Prague aphorism (1934) – Inverted Stamp: Front reads “O peace, or solitude, or sweetness.” Mailed to Lecce December 28, 1934. 28. Milan - Square and Monument of the Five Days (1937) – Address correction and Rare placard: Traveled toward Lecce April 4, 1937. Franked with Julius Caesar 20c and struck by mechanical cancel: “Automobile Lottery of Tripoli.” 29. Genoa - Piazza Caricamento: Beautiful clear animated view of the port in black and white. Preserved as Non-traveled. 30. Naples - Palazzo Donn’Anna at Posillipo (1940) – Double Historic Cancel: Heavily written and traveled from Naples to Sorrento October 8, 1940. Featuring a double cancel: Sorrento front and Naples back, completed with placard: “The Merano Lottery will make you millionaires.” 31. Rome - Via del Mare and Marcello Theater (1936) – Rare Economic Propaganda Placard: Mailed to Naples February 18, 1936 with Julius Caesar 10c. Struck by the very rare placard tied to the state finance effort: “National Loan Revenue.” 32. Alvito (Frosinone) - Panorama (1934) – Double Inverted Stamp: Traveled to Lecce with January 4, 1934 stamp; features two Julius Caesar 10c inverted stamps applied back-to-back. 33. Genova Nervi - Sea walk during a storm (1939): Traveled to Lecce September 11, 1939. Contains propaganda placard: “Visit Italy.” 34. Trieste - Piazza Grande: Monumental black-and-white view opening to the Adriatic Sea. Preserved as Non-traveled. 35. Vigevano (Pavia) - Palazzo Ducale (1936): Architectural view of the Lombard ducal complex, traveled to Lecce July 13, 1936. 36. Sorrento (Naples) - Panorama from the Desert: Artistic panoramic view, untraveled. Phototyped by the renowned Fototipia Berretta S.A. - Terni. 37. Pescara - Rare Abruzzese seaside view of the 1930s with many bathers. Mailed to Lecce in 1937, local Sferella - Pescara mark. 38. Naples - Palazzo Donn'Anna and fishermen drawing in nets: Splendid artistic and lively shot of local mariners at work. Non-traveled. Published by the historic Zedda firm - Naples. 39. Cartosio (Alessandria) - Surroundings (1938): Rare Piedmont micro-locality, traveled to Lecce August 17, 1938 with Julius Caesar 10c stamp. GROUP 4: Press History, Early Century Rarities, and Popular Devotion (Pieces 40 to 48) 40. Genoa - Monument to Christopher Columbus (1936): Black-and-white view of the monument, traveled to Lecce dated December 22, 1936. 41. Technical Rarity - Autotype Proof of the Forum Romanum – Exceptional Piece: Extraordinary technical/advertising document of the era to demonstrate the cliché. 42. Turin - The Grand Cambio Restaurant (1960) – Centenary of Italian Unity: Mailed to Venice on June 24, 1960. Franked with 25 Lira stamp dedicated to Caravaggio. Features special commemorative cancel: “Centenary of Italian Unity - Historical Exhibition.” 43. Color photo of a lake with bell tower (1915): Dated back April 1, 1915 with a long message. Bears the valuable factory mark protected by a four-leaf clover and the inscription “Déposé.” 44. Seascape with Clouds (1915): Same publisher as above (four-leaf clover “Déposé” mark), dated October 4, 1915 with handwritten text on the back. 45. Artistic Card in High Relief - Oval with Woman and Boats (1903) – Art Nouveau / Liberty: Very precious early-century piece with embossed paper. Front dedication solemnly dated in Roman numerals: IX November MCMIII. Non-traveled to preserve the relief. 46. Devotional Rarity - Cascia, Ancient Hermitage in the Garden of St. Rita Monastery (1939) – Relic Card: Traveled to Lecce on 18/3/1939. The back bears the sanctuary’s official printed wording: “Postcard touched to the reliquary containing the fragrant body of the holy thaumaturge” (Relic for contact). 47. Florence - Along the Arno with boat and fishermen (1908) – Extremely fine technique simulating a drawing of art. Not traveled. Printed by the renowned Dr. Trenkler & Co. - Leipzig in 1908 (no. Frz 156). 48. Santa Cristina (Val Gardena) - Hotel Posta (1927): Original black-and-white photo-card published by historic studio Foto Ghedina (Cortina d’Ampezzo). Back annotated with date July 10, 1927. GROUP 5: The Sacred Art and Religious Themed Collection - 1960s (Pieces 49 to 64) A sub-lot focused on religious devotion, mostly traveled in the 1960s, centered on sacred art masterpieces and sanctuaries: 49. Adoration of the Magi (1969): Traveled in December 1969. Displays the sought-after official Christmas mechanical cancel: “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year PTT 1969.” 50. Syracuse - Madonna of the Tears (1953 Miracle): Testimony a few years after the tearful miracle. Produced by Straino Photography Studio - Catania. 51. Ravenna - Byzantine Mosaics: Beautiful color postcard from the 1960s reproducing the UNESCO-listed mosaics. Traveled. 52. Byzantine Museum: High-fidelity color reproduction of sacred art, traveled to Lecce. 53. Rome - The Nativity Scene by Pompeo Batoni: Artistic view of the famous painted nativity scene, reflecting Roman Christmas tradition. Traveled. 54. Assisi - Saint Francis and the turtledoves: Classic Franciscan iconography tied to the Basilica and Saint’s shrines. Traveled. 55. Cavalese (Trento) - The Madonna of Sorrows: Devotional image venerated in Val di Fiemme. Traveled. 56. “The Madonna of the Sparrow” by Guercino: Very precious postcard printed on glossy silver-toned photographic paper (Real Photograph). Traveled. 57. Milan - The Sorrowful Lady (Sacred Art Gallery edition): Official artistic edition printed for the famous Milan gallery. Traveled. 58. Parma - Madonna of the Bowl by Correggio: Reproduction of the masterpiece housed in the National Gallery of Parma. Traveled. 59. Parma - Madonna of the Staircase by Correggio: Second piece related to Correggio’s frescoes in Parma. Traveled. 60. Naples - Virgin with Child (Capodimonte Museum): Official art postcard from the museum collections. Traveled. 61. Florence - Adoration of the Shepherds: Renaissance art reproduction preserved in Florentine museum complexes. Traveled. 62. Byzantine Madonna (Lux Editions): Refined artistic postcard signed AR DEP and issued by the historic Lux Editions. Traveled. 63-64. Works by Perugino and Luca della Robbia (2 postcards): Art reproductions showing Perugino’s paintings and Della Robbia’s famous glazed terracotta works. Both traveled. GROUP 6: Landscapes, Large Publishers, and Fashion (1950s - 1970s) (Pieces 65 to 80) 65. Enna - Via Trieste bustling (1974) – Splendid costume document: A 1974 postcard rich in urban details, period signs, and historical cars with clearly legible license plates (highly sought by collectors). 66-67. Sicily - Eruption of Etna 1910 (sent in 1961) – Late-postal-use: A pair of two historical postcards illustrating the 1910 eruption, used and traveled late in 1961 from Enna to Venice (one on 22/7/1961, the other earlier in the year). Extraordinary example of reusing old stock after 50 years. 68. Naples - Panorama (1970s) – Rare Manzonian Year cancel: Marked by a significant and clear philatelic special cancel issued for the official celebrations of the Manzonian Year. 69. Florence - The Cathedral (1965) – Educational Mechanical Cancel: Mailed in 1965, with the back featuring the famous postal slogan of the era: “Help us serve you better: write the complete and legible address.” 70. The Veres block - True Photographs in Silver - Merano: Castel Tyrol, stunning glossy author’s print from the 1950s. 71. Lake Maggiore - Stresa: Clear landscape view from the 1950s. 72. Genova Nervi: Seaside promenade, excellent contrast and detail from the 1950s. 73. Elba Island - Portoferraio: View of the Napoleon Museum at San Martino. Fine local edition by Tesei Magit from the 1950s. 74. Plan de Corones Refuge (1966): Art edition by the historic Foto Ghedina studio (Cortina d’Ampezzo). 75. Val Pusteria - San Candido: Second alpine piece by the author signed by Foto Ghedina. 76. Capri - Panorama of the Little Navy Bay: In full-color photocolor edition by the famous Alterocca - Terni (pioneers of Italian philately). 77. Agrigento - Temple of Juno: View of the Temple of the Valle dei Templi in splendid 1960s photocolor. 78. Castellana Caves (Bari): Official edition of the Comune di Castellana, printed by the renowned P. Marzari & Co. - Schio in the 1960s. 79. Cosenza - Church of San Domenico: Fine, clear local edition from Marano in the 1960s/70s. 80. Rome by night & Trevi Fountain published by Foto Italia (signed “Leader in Souvenirs”).

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