uncommon1900-1945

Italy Air Post Official Stamp

Name: Italy Air Post Official Stamp
Brand: Italy

Italy · 1934 · 50c

This stamp features a design centered around aviation, specifically a Savoia-Marchetti S.66 flying boat over a coastal landscape. It was issued for official airmail use, indicated by the overprint 'SERVIZIO DI STATO' (State Service).

Issued in the 1930s, this stamp reflects Italy's focus on advancing its aviation capabilities and promoting air travel during the Fascist era under Mussolini.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

aviation airmail official-mail

Catalog Numbers

scottCO1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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