Stamps of the Kingdom of Italy

by Tony Clayton


Dante Alighieri Issue of 1921.


Overprinted Jubilee issue <<-- : -->> Trieste Philatelic Congress issue

Main Index


On the 28th September 1921 three stamps were issued to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the death of Dante: 15c brownish lilac; 25c green; 40c brown.

The 15c is also known in grey (scarce, especially if it has well centred perforations) and violet-grey (rare). These were not issued for postal use.

15c

15c brownish lilac and the unissued 15c grey
Sassone 116 and 116A.


Overprinted Jubilee issue <<-- : -->> Trieste Philatelic Congress issue
Main Italian Stamp Index
Kingdom of Italy Index


Stamps of Italy - 1921 Dante Issue / Copyright reserved by the author, Tony Clayton
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