Stamps of the Kingdom of Italy

by Tony Clayton

1929 Issues

1928 Filiberto Issue <<-- : -->> 1934 World Cup Football Issue

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50th Anniversary of the Death of Victor Emmanuel II, January 4th

This was the first Italian photogravure issue, and was printed at the newly opened State Printing Works in Rome
Most commonly found with the crown watermark inverted

50+10c deep olive-green Sassone 239.

14th Centenary of the Foundation of Montecassino Abbey, August 1st

The 10 lire stamp was issued later on 27th September 1929, and has no watermark. A scarce variety is known, printed on thin paper. The remaining six stamps of the set are only found with the upright crown watermark..

25c deep green Sassone 263.

5+1 lire deep purple Sassone 267.

10+2 lire slate-green Sassone 267.

1928 Filiberto Issue <<-- : -->> 1934 World Cup Football Issue
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