Italy Kingdom 1921/1924 - Kingdom of Italy 1921/1924 - Lot of 4 Postal Letter Envelopes (B.L.P.) for the Blind and Mutilated
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This lot comprises four cancelled Kingdom of Italy postal letter covers from 1921–1924, titled “Italia Regno 1921/1924 - Lotto di 4 Buste Lettere Postali (B.L.P.) Militari Ciechi e Mutilati”, each bearing a B.L.P. overprint.
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Description from the seller
Exceptional specialized collection lot consisting of 4 Postal Letter Envelopes (B.L.P.) from the Kingdom of Italy (1921–1924), issued for charitable purposes in support of the Federation of Assistance Committees for Blind, Crippled and War-Disabled Servicemen (Royal Decree No. 1678 of 29/10/1920).
HIGHLY DESIRABLE PHILATELIC FEATURE:
All four items bear their original, contemporary frankings with rare stamps carrying the official black “B.L.P.” overprint. A cohesive group of this significance, with the overprint present on every single item, is unusual and difficult to find on the market.
All 4 documents are historically intact and properly postally used; one is exceptionally complete with its original period handwritten letter inside, offering a wealth of glimpses into postwar social life.
Lot details:
- Envelope 1: Franked with a B.L.P.-overprinted stamp. Advertising for “Sindacato Emiliano (Bologna)” / “Yost Typewriter.” Sent from Rome to Barletta (16/11/1921). Contains an important two-page letter concerning marriage negotiations and financial dowries of the period.
- Envelope 2: Franked with a B.L.P.-overprinted stamp. Advertising for “Caramelle De Giusti (Padova)” / “Fabbrica Automobili ITALA (Torino)” and “Stagneoli (Milano).” Sent from Rome to Massa Marittima.
- Envelope 3: Franked with a B.L.P.-overprinted stamp. The same exterior printing, “Fabbrica Automobili ITALA (Torino) / Caramelle De Giusti”; sent to Livorno. The inside features an advertisement for “Philips Watt & Arga.”
- Envelope 4: Franked with a B.L.P.-overprinted stamp. The front advertises “Sapone Sunlight,” with splendid advertisements on the reverse for “Cinzano Vermouth e Spumanti” and “Gomme Piene Spiga (Torino).” The inside features “Cioccolato Zeda” and “Navigazione Libera Triestina.” Sent from the railway post office in Nervi (Genova) to Lucca.
Condition: Very good/excellent for paper documents over a century old. Normal signs of age and slight foxing do not detract from the freshness of the advertising colors, the clarity of the postmarks, or the perfect integrity of the overprinted stamps.
Detailed photographs and close-ups of the overprints form an integral part of the lot description. Shipped by registered mail, carefully protected with rigid anti-bending supports.
Exceptional specialized collection lot consisting of 4 Postal Letter Envelopes (B.L.P.) from the Kingdom of Italy (1921–1924), issued for charitable purposes in support of the Federation of Assistance Committees for Blind, Crippled and War-Disabled Servicemen (Royal Decree No. 1678 of 29/10/1920).
HIGHLY DESIRABLE PHILATELIC FEATURE:
All four items bear their original, contemporary frankings with rare stamps carrying the official black “B.L.P.” overprint. A cohesive group of this significance, with the overprint present on every single item, is unusual and difficult to find on the market.
All 4 documents are historically intact and properly postally used; one is exceptionally complete with its original period handwritten letter inside, offering a wealth of glimpses into postwar social life.
Lot details:
- Envelope 1: Franked with a B.L.P.-overprinted stamp. Advertising for “Sindacato Emiliano (Bologna)” / “Yost Typewriter.” Sent from Rome to Barletta (16/11/1921). Contains an important two-page letter concerning marriage negotiations and financial dowries of the period.
- Envelope 2: Franked with a B.L.P.-overprinted stamp. Advertising for “Caramelle De Giusti (Padova)” / “Fabbrica Automobili ITALA (Torino)” and “Stagneoli (Milano).” Sent from Rome to Massa Marittima.
- Envelope 3: Franked with a B.L.P.-overprinted stamp. The same exterior printing, “Fabbrica Automobili ITALA (Torino) / Caramelle De Giusti”; sent to Livorno. The inside features an advertisement for “Philips Watt & Arga.”
- Envelope 4: Franked with a B.L.P.-overprinted stamp. The front advertises “Sapone Sunlight,” with splendid advertisements on the reverse for “Cinzano Vermouth e Spumanti” and “Gomme Piene Spiga (Torino).” The inside features “Cioccolato Zeda” and “Navigazione Libera Triestina.” Sent from the railway post office in Nervi (Genova) to Lucca.
Condition: Very good/excellent for paper documents over a century old. Normal signs of age and slight foxing do not detract from the freshness of the advertising colors, the clarity of the postmarks, or the perfect integrity of the overprinted stamps.
Detailed photographs and close-ups of the overprints form an integral part of the lot description. Shipped by registered mail, carefully protected with rigid anti-bending supports.
Details
Era
1400-1900, 1900-2000
Over 200 years old
No
Geographic origin
Italy Kingdom
From (Year of oldest stamps)
1921
To (Year of most recent stamps)
1924
Condition
Cancelled
Title
Kingdom of Italy 1921/1924 - Lot of 4 Postal Letter Envelopes (B.L.P.) for the Blind and Mutilated
Theme
History
Has certificate
No
Has expert signature
No
