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This Italian postage stamp, titled “Il Cantiere Lombarda”, was issued by Poste Italiane and valued at 2 lire. It depicts a construction worker lifting a block under an archway, symbolizing Italy’s industrial and architectural progress during the early 20th century. The background shows scaffolding and rising buildings, representing the modernization of Lombardy—a region known for its economic vitality and craftsmanship. The sepia tone and strong composition evoke pride in labor and national reconstruction, typical of Italian design themes of that era.

Key Details

Issuing Authority: Poste Italiane

Title: “Il Cantiere Lombarda” (“The Lombard Construction Site”)

Denomination: 2 lire

Theme: Labor, construction, and modernization

Design Elements: Worker under an arch, scaffolding skyline, industrial symbolism

Printer: I.P.S. Officine Carte-Valori, Rome

Artist: Mezzana (noted Italian stamp designer)

Era: Likely 1930s–1940s, reflecting national rebuilding and pride

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