Italy First Day Cover – VI Centenario della Morte di Santa Caterina da Siena – 1980

Year: 1980

Postmark: 29.04.1980 – Siena, Italy (VI Centenario della Morte S. Caterina)

Condition: Excellent, First Day Cover

Description: This Italian First Day Cover (FDC) commemorates the 6th Centenary of the Death of Saint Catherine of Siena (1347–1380), one of the most important religious figures of the Catholic Church, declared Doctor of the Church and Patron Saint of Italy and Europe.

• Stamp (170 lire): Portrait of Santa Caterina da Siena with medieval-inspired design.
• Cachet: Colorful illustration of Saint Catherine holding a lily, symbol of purity, with an ornate Gothic frame and angelic figures.
• Cancellation: VI Centenario della Morte S. Caterina – Siena, 29.04.1980.

Additional Info:

• Country: Italy
• Theme: Religion, Catholic Saints, History of Christianity, Women in History
• Stamp Value: 170 lire
• Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

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