Stamps of the Kingdom of Italy

by Tony Clayton

Umberto I issues

Victor Emmanuel II <<-- : -->> The Floreale Definitive issues

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First Umberto I issue of 1879

20 centesimi orange Sassone 39.

Marginal unmounted mint copy of the key stamp of the set, 25c blue. Amazingly this was found amongst some loose stamps in a recently acquired collection The O in the marginal watermark is clearly visible Sassone 40.

2 lire vermilion Sassone 43.

30 centesimi brown 'used' Both these stamps have forged postmarks. Genuinely used examples are extremely rare Sassone 41.

Umberto I overprinted issue of 1890-91

Normal overprint on the left; 'Thin foot' overprint on the right Sassone 56/56b.

20c on 30c brown and 20c on 50c violet Sassone 57 and 58.

Victor Emmanuel II <<-- : -->> The Floreale Definitive issues
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Stamps of Italy - Umberto I issues / Copyright reserved by the author, Tony Clayton
v5 9th March 2010