Italy Kingdom 1904/1905 - LOT 1904-1905: NDL Bayern steamer postcard + Rare Civiltà Cattolica Rome-Prague postcard
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Lot of two rare vintage postcards from the Kingdom of Italy (1904–1905), both used, including the Bayern Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen (1905) card with a 10 centesimi Italian stamp and MILANO STAZIONE 19 SEPT. 05, and the rare La Civiltà Cattolica Rome–Prague (1904) card with a 2 centesimi stamp and ROMA FERROVIA 25.12.04.
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Up for auction is a fascinating lot of two rare vintage postcards (1904-1905) full of postal history, perfect for maritime, religious history, and postcard collectors. Both cards are postally used, featuring crisp postmarks and complete handwritten messages.
1. RPD "Bayern" - Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen (1905)
Front: Black and white illustration of the famous German Imperial Mail Steamship Bayern. Handwritten message in English signed "Charlie" ("This is the boat we came in"). Dated September 18th.
Back: Addressed to Tunbridge Wells, England.
Franking & Postmarks: Italian 10-centesimi stamp cancelled with a sharp circular datestamp: MILANO STAZIONE - 19 SEPT. 05. Excellent condition overall.
2. Very Rare "La Civiltà Cattolica" Editorial Postcard (Rome to Prague, 1904)
Front: Official Italian postcard with the printed header of the famous Jesuit magazine: "La Civiltà Cattolica - ROMA - Via Ripetta 246". Features a religious graphic crest at the top. Addressed to Reverend Father Benno Vrbíček O.S.B. at the Emaus Abbey in Prague (Bohemia / Austro-Hungarian Empire).
Back: Fully handwritten message in Italian, dated December 25th, 1904 (Christmas Day). The sender discusses intellectual and publishing matters: mentions the arrival of "Bohemian printing types (characters)" and critically reviews the scholarly work of Canon Grospellier for the journal.
Franking & Postmarks: 2-centesimi stamp. Departure postmark: ROMA FERROVIA - 25.12.04. Railway transit/arrival mark on the front.
Terms of Sale
IT: Used/postally circulated vintage items. Excellent overall condition as shown in the scans/photos.
EN: Used/postally circulated vintage items. Excellent overall condition as shown in the scans/photos.
IT Spedizione: Spedizione internazionale tracciata e protetta contro le piegature.
EN Shipping: Worldwide tracked shipping. Items will be securely packed in a rigid envelope to prevent bending.
Up for auction is a fascinating lot of two rare vintage postcards (1904-1905) full of postal history, perfect for maritime, religious history, and postcard collectors. Both cards are postally used, featuring crisp postmarks and complete handwritten messages.
1. RPD "Bayern" - Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen (1905)
Front: Black and white illustration of the famous German Imperial Mail Steamship Bayern. Handwritten message in English signed "Charlie" ("This is the boat we came in"). Dated September 18th.
Back: Addressed to Tunbridge Wells, England.
Franking & Postmarks: Italian 10-centesimi stamp cancelled with a sharp circular datestamp: MILANO STAZIONE - 19 SEPT. 05. Excellent condition overall.
2. Very Rare "La Civiltà Cattolica" Editorial Postcard (Rome to Prague, 1904)
Front: Official Italian postcard with the printed header of the famous Jesuit magazine: "La Civiltà Cattolica - ROMA - Via Ripetta 246". Features a religious graphic crest at the top. Addressed to Reverend Father Benno Vrbíček O.S.B. at the Emaus Abbey in Prague (Bohemia / Austro-Hungarian Empire).
Back: Fully handwritten message in Italian, dated December 25th, 1904 (Christmas Day). The sender discusses intellectual and publishing matters: mentions the arrival of "Bohemian printing types (characters)" and critically reviews the scholarly work of Canon Grospellier for the journal.
Franking & Postmarks: 2-centesimi stamp. Departure postmark: ROMA FERROVIA - 25.12.04. Railway transit/arrival mark on the front.
Terms of Sale
IT: Used/postally circulated vintage items. Excellent overall condition as shown in the scans/photos.
EN: Used/postally circulated vintage items. Excellent overall condition as shown in the scans/photos.
IT Spedizione: Spedizione internazionale tracciata e protetta contro le piegature.
EN Shipping: Worldwide tracked shipping. Items will be securely packed in a rigid envelope to prevent bending.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Geographic origin
Italy Kingdom
From (Year of oldest stamps)
1904
To (Year of most recent stamps)
1905
Condition
Postal used
Title
LOT 1904-1905: NDL Bayern steamer postcard + Rare Civiltà Cattolica Rome-Prague postcard
Has certificate
No
Has expert signature
No
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