Italy First Day Cover – Europa ’81 Palio di Siena & Partita a Scacchi di Marostica

Year: 1981

Postmark: 04.05.1981 – Italy (Giorno di emissione IDEA EUROPEA)

Condition: Excellent, First Day Cover

Description: A vibrant Italian First Day Cover celebrating Europa ’81, featuring two of Italy’s most iconic cultural traditions: the Palio di Siena (historic horse race) and the Partita a Scacchi di Marostica (chess game with living players).

• Stamps:
• 300 lire – La Partita a Scacchi di Marostica
• 300 lire – Il Palio di Siena
• Cachet: Full-color artwork with imagery of Siena’s Palio horse race and Marostica’s chess festival, highlighting Italian medieval pageantry and tradition.
• Cancellation: Special First Day postmark dated 4 May 1981, “Idea Europea,” with thematic illustration.

Additional Info:

• Country: Italy
• Theme: Europa 1981, Festivals, Cultural Heritage, Medieval Traditions
• Stamp Values: 2 × 300 lire
• Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

Shipping Info:
Well-preserved collectible, vivid cachet colors, and clear cancellation.
Worldwide shipping available.