Postage Stamps of Italian States

by Tony Clayton

Modena

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Modena first issued stamps in 1852. In 1859 the Duke was forced into exile, and a Provisional Government was formed. Later that year the duchy became part of the Kingdom of Sardinia which in turn became part of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861.

1852 issue

Stamps from this issue are known both with and without a full stop after the figure of value. It is possible to get these two types in a pair.

15 centesimi, no stop, on yellow paper Sassone 3.	25 centesimi, no stop, on very pale buff paper Sassone 4.
5 centesimi, with stop, on green paper Sassone 7.	10 centesimi, with stop, on rose paper Sassone 9. Courtesy of the Italy & Colonies Study Circle

40 centesimi, with stop, on blue paper Sassone 10.

Provisional Government 1859 issue

5 centesimi green Sassone 12. Courtesy of the Italy and Colonies Study Circle

20 centesimi grey-violet Sassone 15. Courtesy of the Italy and Colonies Study Circle

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