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Year: 1924
Mount Resegone Landscape - 9 besa
This issue highlights the rugged topography of northern Italy as described by Manzoni, featuring a detailed view of the iconic jagged peaks of Mount Resegone overlooking a coastal settlement. The illustration carries a profound message of nostalgia and home, representing the majestic natural borders and regional landscapes that shaped 19th-century Italian romantic literature and national identity. By showcasing this specific landmark, the design connects the viewer directly to the opening passages of I Promessi Sposi, celebrating Manzoni’s unparalleled contribution to unifying the modern Italian language through storytelling. Within the context of Italian Somaliland, the "SOMALIA ITALIANA" overprint and the "besa 9" surcharge signify the structural export of European high culture to the Horn of Africa, integrating colonial fiscal administration with the commemorative practices of the Italian homeland.
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Medal of Saint Benedict (High Value Surcharged)
Hilltop Profile of the Abbey of Monte Cassino - 6 lire
Cloister of the Abbey of Monte Cassino (Surcharged)
Hilltop Profile of the Abbey of Monte Cassino - 75 centesimo
Cloister of the Abbey of Monte Cassino
Piazza del Popolo in Rome - 7 lire
The Capitoline Hill in Rome - 1.75 lire
The Roman Aqueducts - 70 centesimo
Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome - 40 centesimo
46th Anniversary of the Società Africana d'Italia - 1.45 Lira
46th Anniversary of the Società Africana d'Italia - 60 centesimo
46th Anniversary of the Società Africana d'Italia - 35 centesimo
46th Anniversary of the Società Africana d'Italia - 25 centesimo
Piazza del Popolo in Rome - 7.5 lire
Piazza del Popolo in Rome - 7.5 lire
The Capitoline Hill in Rome - 1.85 lire
The Roman Aqueducts - 90 centesimo
Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome - 60 centesimo
The Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi 60 centesimo
The Church of San Damiano in Assisi 40 centesimo
The Papal Striking of the Holy Door - 1.5 rupia
The Ritual of the Holy Door- 45 besa
St. Peter's Basilica and Square- 27 besa
