Vatican year 1958 stamps Airmail set MNH
The Vatican City’s 1958 stamp program included a distinctive Airmail definitive issue featuring religious and architectural themes.
Here are the details for the Vatican City 1958 Airmail Stamp Set:
🕊️ Vatican City 1958 Airmail Definitive Set
This set is generally referred to as the “High Values, Domes II” or “St. Peter’s Basilica and Archangel Michael” Airmail issue.
| Feature | Details |
| Theme | Religious/Architectural (Airmail) |
| Issue Date | January 31, 1958 (The two main values) |
| Set Size | 2 Values (The core airmail set for the year) |
| Designer | G. Grassellini |
| Printer | Officina Governativa Carte Valori, Rome |
| Catalogue Numbers | Scott: C33-C34 |
| Michel: 280-281 | |
| Printing Method | Recess |
🏰 Denominations and Designs
The set consists of two main values, both of which were high-denomination airmail stamps:
| Value | Featured Design | Scott No. | Description |
| 500 Lire | Dome of St. Peter’s Basilica | C33 | Depicts the majestic dome of St. Peter’s Basilica, symbolizing the Vatican. |
| 1,000 Lire | Archangel Michael | C34 | Features the Archangel Michael, often depicted as a celestial messenger, fitting for an airmail stamp. |
Note on Perforation Variety
Collectors should be aware that the 500 Lire value is known to have a rare perforation variety (perf 14), designated as Scott C33a, which is significantly more valuable than the standard issue.
📚 Other 1958 Vatican Issues
The Airmail stamps were just one part of the stamps issued by the Vatican in 1958, which was a busy year, also including:
- Apparitions of the Holy Virgin at Lourdes (Scott 233-238)
- Brussels Universal and International Exhibition (Scott 239-242 + Souvenir Sheet 242A)
- 2nd Centenary of the Birth of Antonio Canova (Scott 243-246)
- Sede Vacante 1958 (Scott 247-249)
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