Italy Kingdom 1921/1923 - Lot of 3 BLP postal advertising envelopes – Rare, 1920s Kingdom of Italy

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A lot of three rare advertising B.L.P. postal letter envelopes from the Kingdom of Italy, dated 1921–1923 and listed as new (accessories).

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Splendid and exceptional lot of 3 original Postal Letter Envelopes (B.L.P.) from the period of the Kingdom of Italy (early 1920s, circa 1921–1923).
These historic documents represent one of Italy’s most famous and fascinating philatelic-advertising initiatives, created to fund the Federation of Assistance Committees for Blind, Crippled and Maimed Servicemen of the Great War. The envelopes were sold at a reduced rate thanks to the commercial advertisements printed on them.
The lot consists of three iconic and highly collectible pieces, all embellished with the distinctive border advertisement for Acqua Purgativa Sila:
1. BLP envelope “Liquore AVE”: Features the beautiful red graphic advertisement for AVE liqueur — Divino per Dessert (Fratelli Pilla, Benevento). Stamp with a 10-cent B.L.P. overprint.
2. BLP envelope “Caramelle De Giusti”: Rare and sought-after for its famous, striking graphic featuring an expressive face (“The sweets that satisfy parents,” Ditta Luigi De Giusti, Padua). Stamp with a 25-cent B.L.P. overprint.
3. BLP envelope “Lloyd Triestino”: Features an advertisement for the historic steamship company, with an illustration of an ocean liner. Stamp with a 25-cent B.L.P. overprint.

• Condition: Excellent overall condition for the period, with intact envelopes, as shown in the detailed photographs provided.
• Use: Period-used/completed documents, rich in charm and original postal history.
• Items included: 3 complete envelopes (the lot is sold as a complete set).
An unmissable opportunity to enhance a collection of postal history from the Kingdom of Italy, specialized philately or vintage advertising memorabilia.

• Shipping: Tracked via Registered Mail or Express Courier, with professional rigid protective packaging to preserve the documents’ integrity.
• Terms: Private sale, on an “as seen and approved” basis, based on the actual images of the item.

Splendid and exceptional lot of 3 original Postal Letter Envelopes (B.L.P.) from the period of the Kingdom of Italy (early 1920s, circa 1921–1923).
These historic documents represent one of Italy’s most famous and fascinating philatelic-advertising initiatives, created to fund the Federation of Assistance Committees for Blind, Crippled and Maimed Servicemen of the Great War. The envelopes were sold at a reduced rate thanks to the commercial advertisements printed on them.
The lot consists of three iconic and highly collectible pieces, all embellished with the distinctive border advertisement for Acqua Purgativa Sila:
1. BLP envelope “Liquore AVE”: Features the beautiful red graphic advertisement for AVE liqueur — Divino per Dessert (Fratelli Pilla, Benevento). Stamp with a 10-cent B.L.P. overprint.
2. BLP envelope “Caramelle De Giusti”: Rare and sought-after for its famous, striking graphic featuring an expressive face (“The sweets that satisfy parents,” Ditta Luigi De Giusti, Padua). Stamp with a 25-cent B.L.P. overprint.
3. BLP envelope “Lloyd Triestino”: Features an advertisement for the historic steamship company, with an illustration of an ocean liner. Stamp with a 25-cent B.L.P. overprint.

• Condition: Excellent overall condition for the period, with intact envelopes, as shown in the detailed photographs provided.
• Use: Period-used/completed documents, rich in charm and original postal history.
• Items included: 3 complete envelopes (the lot is sold as a complete set).
An unmissable opportunity to enhance a collection of postal history from the Kingdom of Italy, specialized philately or vintage advertising memorabilia.

• Shipping: Tracked via Registered Mail or Express Courier, with professional rigid protective packaging to preserve the documents’ integrity.
• Terms: Private sale, on an “as seen and approved” basis, based on the actual images of the item.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Geographic origin
Italy Kingdom
From (Year of oldest stamps)
1921
To (Year of most recent stamps)
1923
Condition
New (accessories)
Title
Lot of 3 BLP postal advertising envelopes – Rare, 1920s Kingdom of Italy
Theme
History
Has certificate
No
Has expert signature
No
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
Private

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