This is my collection of stamps from the country. Quite a few complete sets from the 60s and 70s.
1962, Dec. 4 - Nativity Scene
1960, Nov. 8 - “Acts of Mercy,” by Della Robbia: 5 l, Feeding the hungry. 10 l, Giving drink to the thirsty. 15 l, Clothing the naked. 20 l, Sheltering the homeless. 30 l, Visiting the sick. 35 l, Visiting prisoners. 40 l, Burying the dead. 70 l, Pope John XXIII.
1961, July 4 - Centenary of L’Osservatore Romano, Vatican’s newspaper: 50 l, 1861 and 1961 Mastheads 70 l, Editorial offices. 250 l, Rotary press.
1962, June 12 - St. Catherine of Siena
1962, July 5 - Paulina M. Jaricot
1962, Dec. 4 - Nativity Scene
1963, Oct. 16 - Coronation of Pope Paul VI, June 30, 1963. 40 l, 200 l, Arms of Pope Paul VI.
1964, Dec. 2 - Trip of Pope Paul VI to India, Dec. 2-5, 1964. 15 l, Pope Paul VI at prayer. 25 l, Eucharistic Congress altar, Bombay, horiz. 60 l, Gateway of India, Bombay, horiz. 200 l, Pope Paul VI and Map of India and Southeast Asia
1975, Sept. 25 - 9th Intl. Congress of Christian Archaeology. 30 l, Miracle of loaves and fish, Gilt glass. 150 l, Painting of Christ, from Comodilla Catacomb. 200 l, Raising of Lazarus.
1976, Sept. 30 - Details from Transfiguration by Raphael: 30 l, Moses Holding Tablets. 40 l, Transfigured Christ. 50 l, Prophet Elijah with book. 100 l, Apostles John and Peter. 150 l, Group of women. 200 l, Landscape.
1976, Nov. 23 - Roman Views: 50 l, St. John's Tower. 100 l, Fountain of the Sacrament. 120 l, Fountain at entrance to the gardens. 180 l, Basilica, Cupola of St. Peter’s and Sacristy. 250 l, Borgia Tower and Sistine Chapel. 300 l, Apostolic Palace and Courtyard of St. Damasius.
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NOTE: Please click on the images for a larger view / closer look.
1964, Dec. 2 - Trip of Pope Paul VI to India, Dec. 2-5, 1964. 15 l, Pope Paul VI at prayer. 25 l, Eucharistic Congress altar, Bombay, horiz. 60 l, Gateway of India, Bombay, horiz. 200 l, Pope Paul VI and Map of India and Southeast Asia
1975, Sept. 25 - 9th Intl. Congress of Christian Archaeology. 30 l, Miracle of loaves and fish, Gilt glass. 150 l, Painting of Christ, from Comodilla Catacomb. 200 l, Raising of Lazarus.
1976, Sept. 30 - Details from Transfiguration by Raphael: 30 l, Moses Holding Tablets. 40 l, Transfigured Christ. 50 l, Prophet Elijah with book. 100 l, Apostles John and Peter. 150 l, Group of women. 200 l, Landscape.
1976, Nov. 23 - Roman Views: 50 l, St. John's Tower. 100 l, Fountain of the Sacrament. 120 l, Fountain at entrance to the gardens. 180 l, Basilica, Cupola of St. Peter’s and Sacristy. 250 l, Borgia Tower and Sistine Chapel. 300 l, Apostolic Palace and Courtyard of St. Damasius.
Do feel free to add your thoughts, comments or suggestions
NOTE: Please click on the images for a larger view / closer look.
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