Italy First Day Cover – XXI European Basketball Championship – 1979

Year: 1979

Event: XXI Campionati Europei di Pallacanestro Maschile (21st European Basketball Championship – Turin, Italy)

Postmark: 03.06.1979 – Torino C.C.O.R. – XXI Campionato Europeo Pallacanestro Maschile – Giorno di emissione

Condition: Excellent, First Day Cover

Description: This Italian First Day Cover (FDC), issued in 1979, commemorates the 21st European Basketball Championship held in Turin, Italy. The cachet features a dynamic sketch of basketball players in action, symbolizing the competitive spirit of the event.

• Stamps:
• 120 Lire – Basketball players in motion, highlighting the teamwork of the sport.
• 80 Lire – A stylized basketball net, representing the goal and energy of the game.
• Cachet:
  Monochrome illustration of players during a match, emphasizing athleticism and competition.
• Cancellation:
  Special Torino postmark featuring a basketball net, dated 3 June 1979.

Additional Info:

• Country: Italy
• Theme: Sports, Basketball, European Championships
• Stamp Values: 120 Lire, 80 Lire
• Type: First Day Cover (FDC)

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