Large collection of historic postcards featuring monumental art, sculpture, and architecture from - Postcard (101) - 1900-1930

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Large lot of 101 original historical postcards from Italy, dating from 1900 to about 1930, depicting monuments, sacred art, sculpture and architecture, mainly from the early 20th century, in black and white with some sepia tones, in good overall condition.

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Important lot of 101 original vintage historical postcards, dedicated to monuments, sacred art, sculpture, and historic architecture, mainly from the Italian area.

The lot includes numerous postcards from the early twentieth century, with an overall dating from approximately 1905 to the 1940s, and some from the post-World War II period. The most represented period is the 1920s–1930s.

Theme

The postcards depict:
churches, cathedrals, and basilicas
monumental interiors and cloisters
sculptures, bas-reliefs, and statuette groups
Historical monuments and architectural complexes.
religious and artistic iconography

They are postcards of an artistic and documentary nature, not merely tourist production.

Features
Black and white photographic prints
Some cuttlefish virates.
Original vintage letter
Museum and cultural publishing production
Retro with the inscription "Carte Postale" or an equivalent.

Condition

Overall good conditions, compatible with age.
normal signs of aging
Check coatings and yellowing.
Small marks on the edges on some specimens.

Overall, good general condition, images that are legible and of strong decorative and historical value.

Important lot of 101 original vintage historical postcards, dedicated to monuments, sacred art, sculpture, and historic architecture, mainly from the Italian area.

The lot includes numerous postcards from the early twentieth century, with an overall dating from approximately 1905 to the 1940s, and some from the post-World War II period. The most represented period is the 1920s–1930s.

Theme

The postcards depict:
churches, cathedrals, and basilicas
monumental interiors and cloisters
sculptures, bas-reliefs, and statuette groups
Historical monuments and architectural complexes.
religious and artistic iconography

They are postcards of an artistic and documentary nature, not merely tourist production.

Features
Black and white photographic prints
Some cuttlefish virates.
Original vintage letter
Museum and cultural publishing production
Retro with the inscription "Carte Postale" or an equivalent.

Condition

Overall good conditions, compatible with age.
normal signs of aging
Check coatings and yellowing.
Small marks on the edges on some specimens.

Overall, good general condition, images that are legible and of strong decorative and historical value.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Nr of items
101
Theme Detail/ City
Large collection of historic postcards featuring monumental art, sculpture, and architecture from
Year - youngest item
1930
Year - oldest item
1900
Condition
Good condition
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834
Objects sold
100%
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