Italy First Day Cover – XXI European Basketball Championship – 1979

Year: 1979

Event: XXI Campionato Europeo di Pallacanestro Maschile (21st European Men’s Basketball Championship)

Postmark: 13.06.1979 – Torino C.C.O.R. – Campionato Europeo Pallacanestro Maschile

Condition: Excellent, First Day Cover

Description: This Italian First Day Cover (FDC), issued in 1979, celebrates the XXI European Men’s Basketball Championship held in Torino, Italy. The cover highlights Italy’s enthusiasm for basketball during this major international sports event.

• Stamps:
• 120 Lire – Featuring a basketball player and a hoop net design, symbolizing the energy of the tournament.
• 80 Lire – A stylized basketball net, representing the goal and energy of the game.
• Cachet:
  A dynamic illustration of a basketball entering the hoop, rendered in bold colors to capture the excitement of the game.
• Cancellation:
  Special Torino postmark dated 13 June 1979, marking the official day of issue for the European Basketball Championship.

Additional Info:

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

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