Italy, Italian States and Colonies Missions, Post Offices and Postal History Abroad China » The Second Sino-Japanese War
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 20626
Symbol: F
Cat No: Sassone 437
1938 (March 16) Cover from Shanghai sent to a captain care of the ministry of Defense and redirected to be forwarded through the Ministry of Navy to the "Gherso" warship, bearing "Marconi" 50c tied by superb "Battaglione Granatieri di Savoia/Sciangai" circular handstamp in blue with coat of arms, with two strikes of the "R.Nave/Ermanno Carlotto" cds in violet. A very rare usage of the Battalion handstamp in conjunction with a warship cds. Ex Faccio. (Image)
Opening EUR 200.00
Sold...EUR 260.00
Closed..Jun-13-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 20627
Symbol: F
Cat No: Sassone 247
1938 (April 20) Illustrated "Batt.ne Granatieri di Savoia in E.O." postcard datelined in Shanghai and addressed to Eritrea, carried by diplomatic pouch to Brindisi, where it was franked by "Imperiale" 20c tied by the civilian P.O. cds, finally redirected to Naples. Very scarce. (Image)
Opening EUR 150.00
Sold...EUR 120.00
Closed..Jun-13-2022, 11:59:00 EST
Sold For 120
Sale No: 22JE
Lot No: 20628
Symbol: F
1938 (Nov 22) Large "Battaglione Granatieri di Savoia in E.O./Comando" pre-printed envelope sent to Rome to the main office of the Italian military mail, showing excellent strikes of "Regie Poste/Comando/Batt. Granatieri Savoia/In Estremo Oriente" postage-free oval handstamp in violet and black "Battaglione Granatieri Savoia E.O." cds. Superb and very rare. Signed Sorani. (Image)
