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Year: 1928
Victor Emmanuel III - 1.75 Lire
The theme of this air mail stamp focuses on the consolidation of the Italian monarchy's prestige and the modernization of infrastructure within the colony. The illustration features a profile of King Victor Emmanuel III within a laurel wreath, accompanied by the Savoia motto "FERT" and the royal coat of arms, which serves as a definitive symbol of sovereign authority and state presence. In the Libyan context, the designation "Posta Aerea" (Air Mail) signifies the technological advancement and institutional efforts to bridge the vast distances of North Africa with the Italian peninsula through the nascent aviation industry. By overprinting "Libia" on the national air mail design, the program communicates a message of administrative unity, portraying the colony as a modern and integral part of the "Regno d'Italia" where traditional royal iconography meets the speed of contemporary transit.
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Italian Libya 30 Centesimi "Express Mail Victor Emmanuel III"
Italian Libya 25 Centesimi "Express Mail Victor Emmanuel III"
Italian Libya 15+5 Centesimi "Red Cross Semi-Postal"
Italian Libya 10+5 Centesimi "Red Cross Semi-Postal"
Italian Libya 10 Lira "King Victor Emmanuel III"
Italian Libya 5 Lira "King Victor Emmanuel III"
Italian Libya 1 Lira "King Victor Emmanuel III"
Italian Libya 50 Centesimi "King Victor Emmanuel III"
Italian Libya 40 Centesimi "King Victor Emmanuel III"
Italian Libya 25 Centesimi "King Victor Emmanuel III"
Italian Libya 15 Centesimi "King Victor Emmanuel III"
Italian Libya 10 Centesimi "King Victor Emmanuel III"
Italian Libya 5 Centesimi "King Victor Emmanuel III"
Italian Libya 2 Centesimi "Crowned Eagle and Savoy Knot"
