Postage Stamps of Italian States

by Tony Clayton

Papal States

The Papal States first issued stamps in 1852. They became part of the Kingdom of Italy in 1871.

As I do not collect these stamps seriously as yet, these are examples that have come my way and are not in the best of condition.

1852 issue. Values in bajocchi or scudo.

2 baj
2 bajocchi, black on greenish-white
Sassone 3Aa.
4 baj
4 bajocchi, black on yellow
Sassone 5A.

7 baj
7 bajocchi, black on blue
Sassone 8.
8 baj
8 bajocchi, black on white
Sassone 9.

1 scudo
1 scudo, rose-carmine
Sassone 11.
Courtesy of the Italy and Colonies Study Circle

1867 imperforate issue. Values in centesimi.

40 c
40 centesimi, black on yellow
Sassone 19.

1868 perforated issue. Values in centesimi.

2 c
2 centesimi, black on green
Sassone 22.
40 c
10 centesimi, black on vermilion
Sassone 26.

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Stamps of Italian States - Papal States
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v2 9th January 2012

2 bajocchi, black on greenish-white Sassone 3Aa.	4 bajocchi, black on yellow Sassone 5A.
7 bajocchi, black on blue Sassone 8.	8 bajocchi, black on white Sassone 9.