Fiume year 1919 MNG/MH lot of stamps

Fiume year 1919 MNG/MH lot of stamps

Fiume and the region of Dalmatia between 1918 and 1924 concise overview of the stamps from this time and place:

Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia) and Dalmatia were areas of political uncertainty following World War I. This instability is reflected in the stamps issued during this period:

1. Fiume stamps (1918-1924):

• Initially, Fiume overprinted Hungarian stamps
• Later, it issued its own stamps with “FIUME” printed on them
• Designs often featured local landmarks or allegorical figures
• Some stamps reflected the brief rule of poet Gabriele D’Annunzio

2. Dalmatia stamps (1919-1922):

• Italian occupation stamps were used, overprinted for Dalmatia
• These were typically Italian stamps with “DALMAZIA” overprints

3. Significant historical context:

• Treaty of Rapallo (1920) made Fiume a free state
• Fiume was annexed by Italy in 1924, ending its period of stamp issuance

These stamps are of interest to collectors due to their historical significance and the relatively short period of their validity. They represent a unique snapshot of the changing political landscape in the Adriatic region after World War I.