Postage Stamps of Italy

by Tony Clayton


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1949 Biennial Art Festival, Venice


Four stamps were issued on 12th April 1949 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Biennial Art festival held in Venice.

There are two printings of two of the values. The 5 lire shows a difference in position of the imprint below the design, while the 20 lire was significantly re-engraved.

Venice 5 lire

5 lire. Left: first printing; Right: second printing
Sassone 594

Venice 20 lire

20 lire. Left: first printing; Right: second printing
Sassone 596

The 15 lire also shows differences in the position of the imprint, but this is not recognised in the specialist catalogues.
Venice 15 lire

15 lire
Sassone 595


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