1921, from Fiume to Vigevano, franked with 25 centesimi stamp with
opt GOVERNO/PROVVISORIE, tied by FIUME 1G 29 MAR 21 cds,
handwritten
1921, from Fiume to Vigevano, franked with 25 centesimi stamp with
opt GOVERNO/PROVVISORIE, tied by FIUME 1G 29 MAR 21 cds,
handwritten message dated 28.3.21, picture side shows Gabriele d
Annunzio in military uniform, appears to bear original signature of
d Annunzio, mailed during the Regency of Carnaro period, historical
propaganda usage, connected to the Italian poet, soldier and
political figure Gabriele d'Annunzio, leader of the occupation of
Fiume and self-declared Duce of the Italian Regency of Carnaro, a
short-lived proto-fascist state proclaimed in 1920 following the
Treaty of Saint-Germain, the image and possible autograph reinforce
his cult of personality and reflect the militaristic and
nationalistic sentiment of the time, postal usage during the
post-WWI geopolitical upheaval of the Adriatic question,
exemplifying philatelic and historical relevance in the context of
contested sovereignty over Fiume (Rijeka), ex Kugel, VF-XF!
Estimate 450€.
