Italy - 12 Historic Postcards of Trieste - Series 'La...

Lotto 12 Historic Trieste Postcards - Series "La Nuova Italia Redenta" (1918-1919) - Homogeneous Series / New Splendid and rare homogeneous series of 12 original vintage postcards, 100% authentic, entirely dedicated to the city of Trieste in the period immediately after the end of World War I. The series commemorates the historic annexation of the city to the Kingdom of Italy. Series name: La Nuova Italia Redenta Dating: 1918 - 1919 (Armistice period and early post-war) Quantity: 12 postcards (all with different subjects, no duplicates) Condition: NEW / UNUSED. The back is completely clean, free of writing, stamps or postal marks. The paper is in excellent condition for the era, with well-preserved corners and edges and good image freshness (as in the photos). Graphic Features: The postcards feature the refined and identical coordinated patriotic frame: top-left corner with the Italian tricolor, red inscription "LA NUOVA ITALIA REDENTA" and top-right corner with the Trieste coat of arms flanked by the Savoy shield or the white cross on a red field. The lot also includes the valuable literary postcard with Carducci’s verses. Complete list of the 12 subjects included in this lot: - Teatro Grande (Lyrical Theater Giuseppe Verdi) - Piazza della Borsa (with Leopoldo I column) - Riva dei Carri and Palazzo della Luogotenenza - View of the Grand Canal (Borgo Teresiano and Sant’Antonio Nuovo) - Piazza Grande (now Piazza Unità d’Italia, with the Municipal Palace) - View from Molo San Carlo (now Molo Audace) - Trieste from Opcina (the famous panoramic view from above) - Miramare Castle (the historic residence on the gulf) - Panorama from Bagno Fontana (rare and fascinating glimpse of the historic bathing establishment) - Literary postcard with Carducci’s Rime (dedicated to Trieste) - Cathedral of San Giusto (historic and religious symbol of the city) - General sea view (broad panorama of the city waterfront) All postcards are shown in the photos with the overall front and back image plus a front version for each card. A lot of great historical, literary, documentary and philatelic value (cartophilia / irredentism), ideal for World War I collectors, of Triestine history, or vintage graphics enthusiasts. Splendid opportunity to purchase the complete and clean series in one block.

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