Europe | 1956 Swiss Guard Set of Six Vatican City Postage Stamps Mint Never Hinged

Description

This collectible set of six postage stamps was issued by Vatican City to commemorate the 450th Anniversary of the Swiss Guard. The stamps are inscribed ‘GUARDIA SVIZZERA PONTIFICIA’.
Date of issue: April 27, 1956
Size of each stamp: 32 x 42 mm
Designers: Casimira Dabrowska and Trento Cionini
Printers: IPS Off. Carte Valori (Officina Governativa Carte Valori)
Emission: Commemorative
Perforation: 13?
Printing: Recess
Mint, never hinged condition.