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 perf 11 and 13½ Sassone 198 and 193.

30c perf 11 with extra misplaced perforation Sassone 198p

1.25 lire perf 13½ Sassone 196.

1.25 lire perf 11 Sassone 199.

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