A229- Vintage Italy 3 Lire Red Torch Postage Stamps (Poste Italiane) – Lot of 5

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Title

Vintage Italy 3 Lire Red Torch Postage Stamps (Poste Italiane) – Lot of 5 – 1940s/50s

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Category

Stamps > Europe > Italy

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Condition

Used (with postal cancellations, some wear consistent with age).

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Item Specifics

Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy

Currency: Lire

Denomination: 3 Lire

Year of Issue: c.1945–1955 (Post-WWII period)

Colour: Red

Type: Definitive Postage Stamps

Quantity: Lot of 5

Theme: Torch of Freedom motif

Cancellation: Postmarked (mixed towns visible)

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Description

Lot of 5 vintage Italian postage stamps, each with a face value of 3 Lire, issued by Poste Italiane. The design features a hand holding a flaming torch, symbolising liberty and progress. Dates from the late 1940s–1950s.

All stamps are used and show postal cancellations (postmarks include Florence and other towns). Condition is generally good for age, with light wear and corner wear consistent with postal use. Ideal for collectors of Italian or European philately.

A nice historical lot from Italy’s post-war postal history.

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Valuation & Pricing

Individual used examples of this stamp typically sell in the £1–£3 range each.

A small lot of 5, as shown here, is realistically valued at £6–£10 total.

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Recommended Listing Price

Buy It Now: £8.95