Europe | Baptism of Rus Kiev Set of Three Vatican City Postage Stamps Issued 1988 Multicolor

Description

This set of three postage stamps was issued by Vatican City to commemorate the Millennium of the baptism of Rus’ Kiev (Kyiv). Depicted on the stamps are St. Vladimir the Great, the Cathedral of St. Sophia in Kiev (Kyiv), Ukraine, and the Mother of God praying.
Date of issue: June 16, 1988
Size of each stamp: 30 x 40 mm
Colors: Multicolor
Emission: Commemorative
Perforation: 13? x 14
Printing: Photogravure
Mint, never hinged condition.