Romagna, Italy · 1859 First Issue
Numerals ½b black on yellow
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US$106Rⓘ
From Romagna's very first stamp issue, 1 September 1859.
ConditionExtremely fine used, imperforate, four margins
CatalogueSassone 1 (€775), SG 2 (£450+)
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Issue background
Romagna's first and only stamps were issued during the turbulent summer of 1859, after the region broke from Papal rule and joined the United Provinces of Central Italy. Printed in Bologna by typography on thin, unwatermarked paper, the set ranged from ½ baj to 20 baj. The design was rather simple, featuring…
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