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 Alain Martineau
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| General Description : | Vatican City commemorated the conclusion of Vatican II, the 21st Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church (December 8, 1965), with the release of this complete mint set of six stamps on October 11, 1966. The stamps feature Pope John XXIII opening the Vatican II council, an ancient Bible on ornate display stamd, Bishops celebrating Mass, Pope Paul VI greeting Patriarch Athenagoras I, gold ring given to participating bishops, and Pope Paul VI carried in front of St. Peter's. |
| Face value | 10 Lire |
| Catalog code (Michel) | VA 508 |
| Catalog code (Scott) | 439 |
| Catalog code | Yvert et Tellier VA 457 |
| Series | Vatican II |
| Stamp colour | brown black / brownish red |
| Watermark | Crossed Keys [Up] |
| Stamp use | Commemorative stamp |
| Issue date | 11/10/1966 |
| Print technique | photogravure |
| Perforation | comb 14 |
| Height | 40.00 mm |
| Width | 30.00 mm |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
