Europe | Christ the Redeemer Set of Three Vatican City Postage Stamps Issued 1942

Description

This set of three postage stamps issued by Vatican City depicts a crowd of persons facing Christ the Redeemer. The stamps were issued to call attention to the plight of prisoners captured during World War II.
Date of issue: September 1, 1942
Designer: Giuseppe Rondini
Printers: IPS Off. Carte Valori (Officina Governativa Carte Valori)
Emission: Commemorative
Perforation: 14? x 14
Printing: Photogravure
Mint, never hinged condition.