2 Poster Stamps 1928 Centenary of Emanuele Filiberto, Exhibition in Turin /0720
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2 Poster Stamps 1928 Centenary of Emanuele Filiberto, Exhibition in Turin /0720. 4th Centenary of Emanuele Filiberto. “IV Centenario di Emanuele Filiberto”. The Alpine landscape in the background reinforces the Piedmont setting. Turin 1928. Event: Turin Exhibition 1928. Location: Turin (Torino), Italy. Italian commemorative poster stamps promoting the great exhibition held in Turin in 1928. The dramatic artwork shows a mounted medieval warrior raising a banner, while a modern soldier kneels below — symbolizing the link between historic Savoyard tradition and Italy’s recent military victory in World War I. The Alpine landscape in the background reinforces the Piedmont setting. The inscription reads: “Torino 1928” Turin 1928 “IV Centenario di Emanuele Filiberto” 4th Centenary of Emanuele Filiberto “X Anniversario della Vittoria” 10th Anniversary of the Victory “Mostra Storica Sabauda e della Vittoria” Savoyard Historical and Victory Exhibition “Esposizioni: Serica – Chimica – Agricola – Coloniale – Artistica” Exhibitions: Silk – Chemical – Agricultural – Colonial – Artistic “Commemorazioni e Festeggiamenti” Commemorations and Celebrations One version additionally reads: “Aprile – Ottobre” April – October These labels advertise the major exhibition organized in Turin to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Duke Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy (1528–1580) and the tenth anniversary of Italy’s victory in World War I (1918). The two stamps are visually very similar, but the right-hand version includes the exhibition dates (“Aprile – Ottobre”), emphasizing the duration of the event. Both designs reflect the strong patriotic and historical symbolism typical of Italy in the late 1920s. Type: Exhibition / Commemorative poster stamps Event: Turin Exhibition 1928 Location: Turin (Torino), Italy Year: 1928 Language: Italian shipping & handling is worldwide free of charge Due to ongoing USPS/customs delays, delivery from Germany may currently take roundabout 4 weeks. All items are shipped promptly — thank you for your patience and understanding!
