Stamps of the Kingdom of Italy

by Tony Clayton

Saint Francis Anniversary issue of 1926

1924 Overprinted Victory Issue <<-- : -->> 1927 Volta Issue

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A set of stamps was issued to commemorate the 700th Anniversary of the death of St.Francis of Assisi. For two of the values two different perfoaration gauges were used. The perf 13½ version of the 1.25 lire is particularly scarce in mint condition.

30c perf 11 and 13½ Sassone 198 and 193.

1.25 lire perf 13½ Sassone 196.

1.25 lire perf 11 Sassone 199.

1924 Overprinted Victory Issue <<-- : -->> 1927 Volta Issue
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