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Italia '85 World Philatelic Exhibition, Rome

Name: Italia '85 World Philatelic Exhibition, Rome
Brand: Italy
Availability: InStock

Italy · 1985 · 500 Lire

This stamp commemorates the Italia '85 World Philatelic Exhibition held in Rome. The design features the exhibition's logo, which incorporates the Italian flag, alongside a reproduction of Japan's first stamp, the 48 mon Dragon issue of 1871.

Issued to celebrate a major international philatelic event, this stamp highlights the global nature of stamp collecting by featuring a classic stamp from another country, Japan, fostering cultural exchange.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

philately stamp-on-stamp exhibitions dragons mythology

Catalog Numbers

sg1942

scott1665

michel1958

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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