Benito Mussolini b. 29 July 1883 (130 years ago) - d. 28 April 1945
[photo] Tripoli/Libya, March 1937, during the Italian occupation of Libya - Benito Mussolini riding a horse with the "Sword of Islam" in his hand; Italo Balbo, Governor of Libya, on the left
[stamps] "Two Peoples, One War - The Rome-Berlin Axis" 1941 issue
Our Facebook post 31.07.2013
An unusual subject for a great set: The Battles of Libya
During the period 1980-1983 the GPTC General Company for Posts and Telecommunications, Philatelic Section in Tripoli released 44 issues (each with two stamps in pair; 88 stamps in total) dedicated to the battles of the Libyan People against the Italian occupying forces in the period 1911-1940. One of the most impressive set in the philately of Libya !!!
Our graphics shows a selection of 18 issues.
Our Facebook post 28.07.2013
[stamps] 1984 "Old silver arabic islamic coins" five stamps in strip - 1985 "Old gold arabic islamic coins" three stamps and one stamp from souvenir-sheet. All stamps with luxury silver/gold foil application and embossing.
[background] Map of eastern Europe, view from the south. Catalan Atlas. By Abraham Cresques with his son Jehuda. Date 1375.
Our Facebook post 27.07.2013
Vintage postcard edited by Edizioni R.E.I.C.A. Milan/Italy; title "Bellezza libica" (Libyan beauty) + 1992 stamps issue "Libyan Costumes".
The subject of the postcard was used as subject for one of the stamps.
Our Facebook post 25.07.2013
With best regards to all friends from France !
Today July 14th, French National Day.
Our graphics show a selection of stamps issued during the French Occupation and Administration of the south-western territories of Libya (Fezzan and Ghadames) in the period 1946-1951.
Our Facebook post 14.07.2013
