Italy First Day Cover – International Year of the Child / XXI Stamp Day – 1979

Year: 1979

Postmark: 21.10.1979 – Roma Filatelico – XXI Giornata del Francobollo

Condition: Excellent, First Day Cover

Description: This Italian First Day Cover (FDC), issued in 1979, commemorates the International Year of the Child and the 21st Stamp Day (XXI Giornata del Francobollo). The issue highlight’s themes of childhood, education, and the promotion of philately among younger generations.

• Stamps:
• 70 Lire – Children’s drawing of a smiling sun and figures.
• 150 Lire – Group of children with red balloons.
• 120 Lire – Children with umbrellas, symbolic of protection and care.
• Cachet: Illustration of two children with the inscription Anno Internazionale del Fanciullo – XXI Giornata del Francobollo.
• Cancellation: Special postmark Roma Filatelico – 21.10.1979, featuring a stylized child motif.

Additional Info:

• Country: Italy
• Theme: Children, Philately, International Year of the Child
• Stamp Values: 70 Lire + 150 Lire + 120 Lire
• Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

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