Europe | Pope Paul VI Visit to Africa Set of Three Vatican City Postage Stamps Issued 1969

Description

This set of three Vatican City postage stamps was issued to commemorate the visit of Pope Paul VI to Africa. Stamps have the wording "Pastor Gentium MCMLXIX". Pastor Gentium roughly translates to "Shepherd of the Nations".
Values: 25, 55, and 250 Vatican lira.
Issue date: July 31, 1969.
Size of each stamp: 30 x 40 mm.
Mint, never hinged condition.