Ancona / Italy: Harbor 6x2 Cent Savoy Franking Ancona To Dresden (Vintage PC 1902)

antique italian picture postcard showing a panoramic view of the historic harbour of ancona, italy, with sailing vessels, cargo ships, waterfront buildings and the surrounding hillside.

the postcard was mailed from ancona to dresden, germany, in 1902. the front bears the handwritten year "1902".

the reverse carries an interesting italian franking of six 2 centesimi stamps with the coat of arms of the house of savoy, for a total franking of 12 centesimi, together with several postal cancellations.

the card also contains a handwritten italian message and is addressed to dresden. an attractive and historically interesting example for collectors of ancona, italian ports, maritime history, early italian postcards, postal history and international postcard mail.

dating from 1902.

size: ~ 9 x 14 cm (1 cm ~ 0.39 inch)

postally used

condition: very good.....please also refer to scans which show complete front and back of postcard

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