Italy First Day Cover – Sir Rowland Hill Centenary 1979

Year: 1979

Postmark: 25.10.1979 – Palermo C.P., Italy

Condition: Excellent, First Day Cover

Description: Commemorative Italian First Day Cover honoring Sir Rowland Hill (1795–1879), the reformer credited with introducing the modern postal system and the first postage stamp, the Penny Black. Features a 220 lire Italian stamp depicting Rowland Hill alongside the Penny Black, cancelled with the first day of issue postmark in Palermo. The illustrated cachet features a portrait of Sir Rowland Hill and an image of the Penny Black stamp.

Additional Info:

• Country: Italy
• Theme: Postal History, Personalities
• Stamp: 220 lire – Sir Rowland Hill
• Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

Shipping Info:
Ships in protective sleeve and rigid packaging.
Worldwide shipping available.