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Italy embroidery stamp-The Art of Lace making- issued in 2004-First Day Cover

Italy embroidery stamp-The Art of Lace making- issued in 2004-First Day Cover

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Italy embroidery stamp issued in 2004-First Day Cover- cancellations as shown in image.


This is a famous Italian embroidered postage stamp issued in 2004 to celebrate "L'Arte del Merletto" (The Art of Lacemaking)

Key Facts About the Stamp
Unique Material: Unlike standard paper stamps, this commemorative issue is a piece of real fabric featuring intricate machine embroidery. 
Design: It depicts a stylized floral lace pattern stitched with white thread onto a solid blue fabric background. 
Denomination: It has a face value of €2.80. 
Inscriptions:
  • ITALIA €2,80: The issuing country and its postal value.
  • IPZS 2004: Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (the Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute responsible for printing national security items) alongside its release year.
  • "A" Monogram: The stylized emblem representing the Artistica division of the state mint. 
Format: It is a self-adhesive stamp, typically found mounted on a branded backing paper marked with the Posteitaliane logo. 
Cultural Significance
The stamp honors Italy's rich, centuries-old tradition of handcrafting fine textiles, specifically celebrating historic lace-making hubs like the island of Burano in Venice (famous for needle lace) and regions known for tombolo (bobbin lace). Due to its unique textile medium, it remains a highly prized novelty item among worldwide philatelists

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