Italy First Day Cover – Pope John XXIII (S.S. Giovanni XXIII)

Year: 1981

Postmark: 25.11.1981 – Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII, Italy

Condition: Excellent, First Day Cover

Description: Commemorative Italian First Day Cover issued in 1981 honoring Pope John XXIII (Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, 1881–1963), who was canonized for his pastoral spirit and remembered for convening the Second Vatican Council.

• Stamp: 200 lire – Portrait of Pope John XXIII (Giovanni XXIII).
• Cachet: Full-color portrait of Pope John XXIII in papal robes with blessing gesture.
• Cancellation: Special First Day of Issue postmark from Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII, birthplace of the Pope, dated 25 November 1981.

Additional Info:

• Country: Italy
• Theme: Religion, Papacy, Saints
• Stamp Value: 200 lire
• Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

Shipping Info:
Preserved in archival condition with a clear postmark and vibrant cachet.
Worldwide shipping available.