Not absolutely positive but we suspect these postcards are 1916 - 1933 vintage
Citta Del Vaticano
(City Of The Vatican)
Why 1916 - 1933?
Each postcard has the name of the painting on the front of the postcard but on the rear is a 4 numeral code number and
Alterocca Terri XVI
However, if these photographs were taken inside the Pinacoteca which wasn't completed until 1931 then it seems more likely this postcard booklet dates from the early 1930's when these postcards were available to the public.
Edizione dei Musei e Gallerie Pontificia
(Edition of the Pontifical Museums & Galleries)
20 cartoline
(20 Postcards booklet)
Pinacoteca Vaticana
The building of the Pinacoteca, completed in 1931, was commissioned by Pius IX (1922 -1939), expressly to house a collection of paintings, belonging to various popes and started by Pius VI (1775-1799)
Paintings date as far back as the 12th Century
This booklet is estimated to be dated around 1916 based on the Roman numerals printed on the rear of each postcard.
20 UNUSED postcards
Bound in a simple cover with tassle
Gold print to the cover
Hand stamped on the rear Musei E Gallerie & code GP L4
Each postcard is excellent condition
Each postcard has the protective sheet intact
All postcards are monochrome
Outer cover is in good condition - no tears, marks or similar damage but light wear to the front print and the tassle is a mess!
Inside is in very good - excellent condition, even the thin "tissue like" separation sheets are not torn at all
Stored in a sealed outer plastic protective cover - protected from dust, humidity and away from bright sunlight.
