Postage Stamps of Italy

by Tony Clayton

San Marino

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Prior to the first issue of San Marino stamps in 1877 stamps of Italy were used. Such use is evident from the special postmarks used

5 centesimi Type 2 Matraire issue of Italy postmarked in Rimini with a San Marino cachet

1 centesimi stamp of Italy postmarked with a San Marino postmark

San Marino issued its own stamps for the first time in 1877

The first issue, 1877 The 30c and 40c are the two key values in mint condition Sassone 6 and 7

The two main types of 10c overprints of 1892 Sassone 10 and 11

5c inverted overprint of 1892 Sassone 8a

Second definitive issue, 1892 15 centesimi carmine brown and 2 lire brown and yellow Sassone 15 and 21a

Fourth definitive issue, 1903 20 centesimi orange and 5 lire slate Sassone 37 and 45

1929 definitive issue A beautifully used example of the 20 lire on piece. It is such a shame that the top right corner was torn before posting! Sassone 158

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v6 20th October 2010