uncommon1900-1945

Italian Social Republic, "SOCIAIE" Error

Name: Italian Social Republic, "SOCIAIE" Error
Brand: Italian Social Republic

Italian Social Republic · 1944 · 25c

This stamp features the Monument to the Fallen in Brescia. It is a definitive issue from the Italian Social Republic, notable for a constant plate flaw resulting in the misspelling of 'SOCIALE' as 'SOCIAIE' in the inscription 'REPUBBLICA SOCIALE ITALIANA'. This specific error makes it a sought-after variety for specialists.

Issued during World War II by the Italian Social Republic, a German puppet state led by Mussolini after the armistice. These stamps were used in the German-occupied northern part of Italy.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

monuments architecture errors world-war-ii

Catalog Numbers

sg495a

scott18a

michel496F

sassone504aa

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$120

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$90

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.