Lot
3578 
Italian Area, Venetian Postal History including 1848-1849 War of Independence, Collection of 280 letters partly mounted on pages including a significant section on the 1848-49 Venetians fight for independence detailed with many military markings including handstamps of various military units, Military Hospitals, Command of the Nursing Group, Chief Military Doctor etc., Siege of Venice related with defense lines, various markings including Omnibus Boats, Forts and Fortifications, Commands, censorship, various volunteer units from the Romagna, Lombardy, Veneto and Switzerland incl. Hunters of the River Sile, Command of the Cohort of Velites, civil post war period of 90+ letters showing the evolution of markings, condition excellent throughout and detailed examination will be greatly rewarded.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Realized: $2,100