Italian Social Republic, "SOCIAIE" Error
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
Catalog Numbers
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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