Venice Italy Stigler Elevator Advertising Card Campanile Postmark 1924 Venezia

Item Specifics

Country

Italy

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

Not Graded

Item Description

Carefully selected from a vast collection, this original early 20th-century postcard is an exceptional piece for collectors, historians, and philatelists. Each postcard uniquely combines three key aspects that make it highly attractive:

1️ Philatelic: Posted in Venice on July 6th, 1924, this card bears a 10 centesimi red definitive stamp (Vittorio Emanuele III) and is cancelled with a clear Venetian handstamp showing the Campanile di San Marco, the very monument pictured on the front. The presence of this thematic postmark gives the item high value for topical collections on architecture or Italy.

2️ Aesthetic: The front shows an elegant panoramic view of Venice, with the Campanile, Palazzo Ducale and Piazza San Marco in the foreground, captured from across the lagoon. Below the image, a red inscription advertises the elevator installed by Officine Meccaniche Stigler di Milano, used to ascend the Campanile — a rare and collectible feature connecting the touristic image to early 20th-century industrial innovation.

3️ Social / Commercial: This is not just a tourist card but also a commercial advertisement, serving dual purpose. The message is brief and dated, signed by Ottorino Copetta — possibly the same addressee — and mentions “Campanile Venezia”, reinforcing the connection between the postmark, the visual, and the message. The back also bears a red pencil notation, possibly from postal or hotel handling.

This rare combination of topical advertising, location-themed cancel, and architectural view makes it ideal for Open Class exhibits or collections centered on elevators, engineering, or Italian monuments.

Seller Information

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OpenPhilately (2298)

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04/08/2016

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Open Philately / Collectorbazaar

Item Location

Montevideo, Uruguay

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Worldwide

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