Stamps of the Kingdom of Italy

by Tony Clayton

Umberto I issues

Victor Emmanuel II <<-- : -->> The Floreale Definitive issues

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First Umberto I issue of 1879

20 centesimi orange Sassone 39.

2 lire vermilion Sassone 43.

Marginal unmounted mint copy of the key stamp of the set, 25c blue. Amazingly this was found amongst some loose stamps in a recently acquired collection The O in the marginal watermark is clearly visible Sassone 40.

30 centesimi brown 'used' Both these stamps have forged postmarks. Genuinely used examples are extremely rare Sassone 41.

Second Umberto I issue of 1889

5 centesimi and 5 lire Sassone 44 and 49.

45 centesimi, mint This stamp is very scarce in mint condition. Sassone 46. Image courtesy of the Italy & Colonies Study Circle.

Umberto I overprinted issues of 1890-91

2c on 50c Parcel Stamp The parcel stamps had become redundant, so they were overprinted. Sassone 52.

2c on 10c Parcel Stamp, inverted overprint Sassone 50a. Courtesy of the Italy and Colonies Study Circle.

Block showing 'Thin foot' overprint in the centre Sassone 56/56b.

A used example showing the 'Thin foot' overprint. Sassone 56b.

20c on 30c brown and 20c on 50c violet Sassone 57 and 58.

Third and Fourth Umberto I Definitive issues of 1891 to 1897

5 centesimi changes Sassone 59 (issued 16 Nov 1891) and 67 (issued Feb 1897).

5 lire Sassone 64.

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