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Lot# 6514 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6514 Italy

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    Italian occupation of Smyrna 1919 (March / April): Group two picture postcards with Smirna motifs, sent from Italian Fieldpost '171' to Milano and Padova, respectively, bearing 1906 (Oct) 5 c. green and 10 c. rose in combination franking with Turkish definitives, tied by "POSTA MILITARE 171" cds. Nice duo full of postal history content.rnNote: Smirna together with Antalya was expected by the Italians to be an area under Italian control after the planned division of the Ottoman Empire. In April 1919, the Italians landed and took over Antalya and began showing signs of moving troops towards Smyrna. However the control of Smirna was of only short duration as Greek troops took over control on May 15, 1919. This control lasted until September 9, 1922 when it came back under Turkish rule.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold