Stamps of the Kingdom of Italy

by Tony Clayton

Football World Cup issue of 1934

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A set of stamps was issued to celebrate the fact that Italy hosted the second ever World Cup in 1934. In fact, they won the tournament, beating Czechoslovakia 2-1 in the final after extra time.

Normal stamps were issued in denominations of 20c, 25c, 50c, 1.25 lire and 5 lire, the latter having a supplement of 2.50 lire. Air mail stamps were issued in denominations of 50c, 75c, 5+2.50 lire and 10+5 lire. The three high values are all scarce in used condition.

20c orange Sassone 357.

5+2.50 lire brown Sassone 361.

75c Air Mail blue Sassone A70.

10+5 lire Air Mail brownish black Sassone A72. The stadium in Bologna

25c green Sassone 358. Design also used for 50c and 1.25 Lire

50c Air Mail carmine Sassone A69. The stadium in Turin

5+2.50 lire Air Mail greenish black, used Sassone A71. The stadium in Florence

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