Postage Stamps of Italy

by Tony Clayton

The Republic of Italy

Columbus Miniature Sheets <<-- : -->> Parcel Stamps and Cards
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Miniature Sheets

The Italians have two terms for small stamp sheets. 'Foglietti' describe what most collectors refer to a Miniature Sheets, comprising one or more stamps, usually differing in design, set in a sheet that either adds to or is an extension of the stamp designs. 'Minifogli' are sheets of between 9 and 12 stamps of the same design with or without small relevant symbols in the margin.

Minature Sheet of joint issue with San Marino, 2006 The San Marino issue seen below is scarcer, and contrary to the statement in the Stanley Gibbons catalogue, differs from the Italy version seen above. Sassone Foglietti 47 and 48

Sheetlet of the 2003 Italian Football Championship issue. Sassone Minifogli 8

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