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Question #0704: How can I acquire new Vatican stamps as they are issued?

Asked by: IK in Brisbane, Australia

Submitted: 2/16/2007 06:49:00 EST

Answered: 3/11/2007 by D. Piazza

Question #0703: Are lire-denominated stamps still valid for postage in Vatican City mails, or were they demonetized when the euro values were placed on sale?
Asked by: MC in Washington, DC

Submitted: 2/5/2007 15:14:00 EST

Answered: 2/15/2005 by D. Piazza

Question #0702: Can you suggest dealers in the U.S. who specialize in Vatican City stamps?

Asked by: JF in U.S.A.

Submitted: 2/1/2007 at 13:33:16 EST

Answered: 2/12/2007 by D. Piazza

Question #0701: I recently acquired 12 FDCs from the Holy Year 1975. Each has a slightly different cancellation with an alphanumeric code in the upper half, such as 2-GS. Can you explain the codes found in Vatican cancels?

Asked by: AW in California, U.S.A.

Submitted: 1/15/2007 at 11:35:48 EST

Answered: 2/12/2007 by D. Piazza

Question #0606: Can I please get some biographical information on Vatican stamp designer Antonio Ciaburro?

Asked by: KTA in New York, U.S.A.

Submitted: 11/11/2006 at 7:58:55 EST

Answered: 11/16/2006 by D. Piazza

Question #0605: How many automatic vending stamps have been issued, and in what years? Are Scott numbers assigned to them?
Asked by: DAO in New York, U.S.A.

Submitted: 11/9/2006 at 12:39:23 EST

Answered: 11/16/2006 by D. Piazza

Question #0604: I know someone who is interested in collecting Vatican stamps. What advice can you give a beginner?

Asked by: twtee1683 in U.S.A.

Submitted: 10/22/2006 at 10:16:00

Answered: 10/31/2006 by D. Piazza

Question #0603: In 2003 the Vatican issued four stamps showing animals. Are these stamps based on frescoes or mosaics?

Asked by: GB in U.S.A.

Submitted: 10/31/2006 at 17:25:27

Answered: 10/31/2006 by D. Piazza

Question #0602: How do I find an interested buyer (collector, not a dealer) of Vatican stamps?

Asked by: MS in U.S.A.

Submitted: 7/11/2006 at 16:33:07

Answered: 7/13/2006 by D. Piazza

Question #0601: Where can I buy a good Vatican City stamp catalog?

Asked by: GL in Louisiana, U.S.A.

Submitted: 6/18/2006 at 23:28:18

Answered: 7/13/2006 by D. Piazza