Italy First Day Cover – Tourism: Matera – 1981

Year: 1981

Event: Tourism Series – Matera

Postmark: 04.07.1981 – Matera C.P. – Vista dall’alto

Condition: Excellent, First Day Cover

Description: This Italian First Day Cover (FDC), issued in 1981, celebrates Matera, the historic city in Basilicata, famous for its ancient cave dwellings known as the Sassi di Matera. Today, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Matera represents one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world.

• Stamp:
• 80 Lire – Artistic illustration of Matera’s old town with the Sassi caves and distinctive stone houses.
• Cachet:
  A colorful printed design featuring a panoramic photograph of Matera’s historic center, along with a map of Italy highlighting Basilicata.
• Cancellation:
  Special first-day cancellation from Matera C.P., dated 4 July 1981, inscribed Vista dall’alto.

Additional Info:

• Country: Italy
• Theme: Tourism, UNESCO, Landscapes, Architecture
• Stamp Value: 80 Lire
• Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

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