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Those printed after 17 March 1861 are normally considered the first
stamps of the kindom od Italy. During 1860 and 1861 "Sardinian" stamps
supplanted those in use in each of the territories that joined Italy,.
Italy joined the Universal Postal Union on 1 July 1875.
Humbert succeeded his father in 1878, which necessitated a new issue of
stamps. First appearing on 15 August 1879 The old stamps continued in use for some years, and
some values of Humbert's stamps were little-used during his reign.
The new series incorporated rates and colors mandated by the UPU.
Up to 1910 Italy did not differ fundamentally from the rest of Europe.
The main motives are the regent (Umberto and Victor Emanuel) and coat of
arms, which was common on ordinary stamps up to 1929, where a new series
was introduces. From 1910 onward the ordinary stamps were supplemented
with special series of limited period of validity and impression, with a
much more complex imagery. In 1910 two series were issued commemorating
the unification of Italy.
The Fascist regime was quick to realize the propaganda potential of the
stamps, and from 1923 up to 1942 several series with a more political
message were issued in addition to the ordinary series. The stamps are a
valuable source to the history of the Fascist period .
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