Italy postage stamps year 1936 Milan Trade Fair – used set in pairs

In 1936, Milan hosted the 17th Milan Trade Fair, a significant event showcasing industrial and commercial advancements. To commemorate this occasion, Italy issued a series of postage stamps featuring designs symbolizing the nation’s industrial progress.

The stamp series includes denominations of 20 centesimi, 30 centesimi, 50 centesimi, and 1.25 lire. Notable designs from this series feature a cogwheel and plow, representing industry and agriculture, and a map highlighting Italian industries. These stamps are cataloged as Scott numbers 355 to 358.

Collectors interested in these stamps can find them available through various philatelic marketplaces, with both mint and used conditions offered.

The 17th Milan Trade Fair not only highlighted Italy’s industrial achievements but also left a lasting legacy through these commemorative stamps, which continue to be valued by philatelists worldwide.