Italy 1898–1900 – Advertising Postal Card with "CC" Security Perforation. Attractive 10 centesimi King Umberto I postal stationery card with "CC" security perforation in the imprinted stamp, commercially used from Rome to Milan. Reverse completely illustrated with advertisements for Roman businesses, including restaurants, hotels, pharmacies, wine merchants, photographers, tailors, and other commercial establishments. Series 3, No. 0001. A scarce and visually appealing example of Italian advertising postal stationery, combining postal history and commercial ephemera. Fine used condition with a clear Rome cancellation.
