Stamps of the Kingdom of Italy

by Tony Clayton


Saint Francis Anniversary issue of 1926


1925-6 Silver Jubilee Issue <<-- : -->> 1926-1935 National Defence Issues

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A set of stamps was issued to commemorate the 700th Anniversary of the death of St.Francis of Assisi. For two of the values two different perforation gauges were used. The perf 13½ version of the 1.25 lire is particularly scarce in mint condition.


30c

30c perf 11 and 13½
Sassone 198 and 193.

30c

30c perf 11 with extra misplaced perforation
Sassone 198p

1.25 lire

1.25 lire perf 13½
Sassone 196.

1.25 lire

1.25 lire perf 11
Sassone 199.


1925-6 Silver Jubilee Issue <<-- : -->> 1926-35 National Defence Issues
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Stamps of the Kingdom of Italy - Saint Francis Anniversary issue
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