700th Death Anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi (VII centenario Francescano).

Description: Series of 6 stamps with 5 subjects.
Date of issue: January 30, 1926. Valid up to December 31, 1927.

St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) is one of the Roman Catholic Church’s most famous saints, and the founder of the Franciscan orders. He is the principal patron saint of Italy (together with St. Cathrine of Siena).

The design is different on every stamp, with changing border panels. Fasces or arms of Savoy not depicted.

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Date created: 22/03/00 11:42:36