Stamps of Modena: The First Issues (1852)
Friday, June 13th, 2008: Classic Stamps, First Issues, Italian States, Italy & Colonies, Modena, Stamp ProfilesThe Duchy of Modena introduced adhesive stamps in June 1852 (pictured above).
Stamps of Romagna: The First Issues (1859)
Friday, June 13th, 2008: Classic Stamps, First Issues, Italian States, Italy & Colonies, Romagna, Stamp ProfilesAdhesive stamps were not introduced in Romagna until September 1859, when a series from ½ to 20 bajocchi were issued. The stamps were typographed by Volpi and del Sassi of Bologna from electroypes by Amoretti Brothers. These stamps were suppressed in February ...
