Stamps of the Kingdom of Italy

by Tony Clayton

1924 Issues

1923 Issues <<-- : -->> 1925-6 Jubilee Issue

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Overprinted Victory Issue, January 2nd-February 19th

Surplus stocks of the 1921 Issue were overprinted 'Lire Una' to pay the foreign letter rate.
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1 lira on 5 centesimi green, perf 14 Sassone 158.

Crociera Issue, February 16th

Seven definitives were overprinted for use on the Italian auxiliary naval vessel "Italia" on an exhibition cruise to South America. The only genuine postmarks are the special ones used aboard.

85c reddish-brown Sassone 166.

2 lire grey-green and orange Sassone 168.

Forged overprint on 10c rose Note the narrow overprint and serifs on the date

Holy Year Issue, December 24th

Six denominationss were issued to celebrate Holy Year in 1925. S number of varieties such as inverted centre were deliberately fabricated

1+0.50 Lire blue and violet-brown Sassone 173.

5+2.50 lire vermilion and violet Sassone 174.

1923 Issues <<-- : -->> 1925-6 Jubilee Issue
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