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Year: 1918
Italian Libya 20 Centesimi "King Victor Emmanuel III"
This stamp highlights the monarchical theme of the colonial era, featuring the profile of King Victor Emmanuel III, who reigned during the height of Italy’s territorial expansion in North Africa. The portrait functions as the ultimate symbol of statehood and executive power, establishing a direct visual link between the Libyan colonial subject and the distant Italian sovereign. The use of the profile view, reminiscent of ancient Roman coinage, underscores a message of historical continuity and the re-establishment of a Mediterranean empire. Set against a backdrop of delicate scrollwork, the stamp reflects the institutional nature of the colonial postal system, which served as a primary vessel for projecting Italian cultural presence and administrative control into the daily lives of those within the Libyan territory.
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Italian Libya 20 Lira "King Victor Emmanuel III"
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Italian Libya 10 Lira "King Victor Emmanuel III"
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