Italy First Day Cover – Ottorino Respighi – 1979

Year: 1979

Event: Centenary of the Birth of Ottorino Respighi (1879–1936)

Postmark: 09.07.1979 – Bologna C.P. – Ottorino Respighi – Giorno di emissione

Condition: Excellent, First Day Cover

Description: This Italian First Day Cover (FDC), issued in 1979, commemorates the centenary of the birth of Ottorino Respighi, the renowned Italian composer and musicologist. Respighi is best remembered for his orchestral works, including The Pines of Rome and The Fountains of Rome.

• Stamp:
• 120 Lire – Portrait of Ottorino Respighi, framed in an ornate decorative border.
• Cachet:
  Artistic illustration inspired by Respighi’s musical legacy, with vivid tones and cultural symbolism.
• Cancellation:
  Special Bologna postmark with portrait and inscriptions, dated 9 July 1979.

Additional Info:

• Country: Italy
• Theme: Music, Composers, Cultural Heritage
• Stamp Value: 120 Lire
• Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

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