1 30 119 http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/3772529722a329ea519414c062097f41.jpg 9716417e8984503a088f43d22164971f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Italy - 1972 - Grolla Club Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Italy Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1972-11-23 Description An account of the resource Grolla Club no. 179 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grolla Club Language A language of the resource Italian 1972 Grolla Club Italy http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/e6a85cc7e4813c22b6474e9b67d125de.jpg d051036ca082a35219acd851ce56add9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Italy - 1965 - Universal Editrice Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Italy Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1965-10-21 Description An account of the resource The cachet on this first day cover features Raphael's portrait of Dante from the artist's fresco Disputation of the Holy Sacrament in the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. Above the portrait is text as follows: "VIII CENTENARIO DELLA NASCITA DI DANTE ALIGHIERI" (7th centenary of the birth of Dante Alighieri); below is: "Primo giorno d'emissione / Premier jour d'émission - First day cover" and "Universal Editrice / ROMA". On the back is a brief blurb about Dante in Italian. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 98 × 164 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Raphael Universal Editrice Language A language of the resource English French Italian 1965 Artwork - Disputation of the Holy Sacrament (Raphael) Italy Raphael Universal Editrice http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/a5fe3030f83d33df3742bdc9cb34ce28.jpg ab9659c678d23eaa70a36041a1655a3d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Kyrgyzstan - 2015 - Kyrgyz Express Post Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Kyrgyzstan Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 2015-09-02 Description An account of the resource Issued by Kyrgyz Express Post. Designed by Olga Derej. Brief biography of Dante in Kyrgyz and English on back. Limited to 400 pieces. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 135 × 198 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Derej, Olga Holiday, Henry Kyrgyz Express Post Language A language of the resource English Kyrgyz 2015 Artwork - Dante and Beatrice (Holiday) Derej, Olga Holiday, Henry Kyrgyz Express Post Kyrgyzstan http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/fb52b4f624b0f6efac8d9e9e9f806110.jpg f6745ffc19484c06eb4c944cfeb8ce0a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Mexico - 1965 - Raphael Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Mexico Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1965-11-23 Description An account of the resource The cachet on this first day cover features Raphael's portrait of Dante from the artist's fresco Disputation of the Holy Sacrament in the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. Below the portrait is text as follows: "PRIMER DIA DE EMISIÓN / 23-11-65". Extent The size or duration of the resource. 91 × 166 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Raphael Language A language of the resource Spanish 1965 Artwork - Disputation of the Holy Sacrament (Raphael) Mexico Raphael http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/c57f8f5965da72a8356575584de346b0.jpg f7a080a2a661ed6f1af9cf86c3ba9f16 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Panama - 1966 - Dirección General Correos y Telecomunicaciones Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Panama Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1966-05-26 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 106 × 241 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dirección General Correos y Telecomunicaciones (Panama) Language A language of the resource Spanish 1966 Dirección General Correos y Telecomunicaciones (Panama) Panama http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/55ffed4ae61a4602d8eef5039595a01f.jpg ff5b1291d670e51616ab27d4c4a66d09 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Italy - 1972 - Re.Ru. Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Italy Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1972-11-23 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 95 × 165 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Domenico di Michelino Re.Ru. Language A language of the resource Italian 1972 Artwork - Allegory of the Divine Comedy (Michelino) Italy Michelino, Domenico di Re.Ru. http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/fc91eef6869487e5adc1934250d561c6.jpg 076bc3c4d8de1276cb701a5cb49678ef Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - United States - 1965 - Goldcraft Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant United States Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1965-07-17 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Goldey, George Language A language of the resource English Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived eBay 1965 Goldey, George United States http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/dc149e09101f29154db28642229d7003.gif a4caf534c8135b989bd1aaa10e807275 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Paraguay - Centro Filatélico del Paraguay Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Paraguay Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1966-06-11 Description An account of the resource The cachet on this first day cover, issued by the Centro Filatélico del Paraguay, repeats the portraits of four famous authors from the stamps it was designed to bear. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 125 × 175 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Centro Filatélico del Paraguay Language A language of the resource Spanish English 1966 Centro Filatélico del Paraguay Paraguay http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/9b24bbfa20993596fb19b2014b52af57.jpg 72418a6702e76ec4003a6ead3a063d09 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Central African Republic - 2016 Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Central African Republic Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 2016-10-24 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 162 × 229 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Eugène Delacroix Language A language of the resource French 2016 Artwork - Barque of Dante (Delacroix) Central African Republic Delacroix, Eugène http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/2023a6a31019b6a508c52e32ed493a2f.gif 53a5fe0089809a478721733d27135f04 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Sovereign Military Order of Malta - 2014 - Poste Magistrali Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Sovereign Military Order of Malta Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 2014-10-06 Description An account of the resource Poste Magistrali, the postal arm of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta (SMOM), a sovereign, Roman Catholic order of chivalry. The cachet is simply the order's logo with text as follows: "Sovrano Militare Ordine Ospedaliero di San Giovanni di Gerusalemme di Rodi e di Malta" and "Poste Magistrali"; at the bottom is: "filatelica non viaggiata" (philatelic unsent). Extent The size or duration of the resource. 190 × 260 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poste Magistrali Language A language of the resource Italian 2014 Poste Magistrali Sovereign Military Order of Malta http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/f9b9937409eff7b8c1fbcf35ff57c85d.gif 56d8a78b4f965a70e084a2b6d403d731 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Monaco - 2015 - Office des Timbres Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Monaco Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 2015-04-09 Description An account of the resource This first day cover was issued by the Monaco Office des Timbres to accompany the postage stamp issued to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Dante's birth. The simple cachet features an outline drawing of the Prince's Palace of Monaco and "2015" in large letters. Above the cachet is "Principauté de Monaco / OFFICE DES TIMBRES"; below is "PREMIER JOUR D'EMISSION / FIRST DAY COVER". Extent The size or duration of the resource. 95 × 165 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Office des Timbres (Monaco) Language A language of the resource English French 2015 Monaco Office des Timbres (Monaco) http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/363f4cf092fe2ff94408eb4c322afd77.gif 4753126e78276255a2a3cd6805bd6dbe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Italy - 1965 - Ansaldo Dopolavoro Aziendale, Sezione Filatelica Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Italy Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1965-10-21 Description An account of the resource This first day cover was issued by the Ansaldo Dopolavoro Aziendale, Sezione Filatelica (Ansaldo Company Recreation Club, Philatelic Section). The cachet shows Dante reading a book; in the background is an unrolled scroll with text as follows: "7o Centenario / nascita / Dante / Alighieri / 1265-1965" (7th centenary of the birth of Dante Alighieri). The cachet is signed "Lupa 65" in the lower left corner. Above the cachet is text printed in gold: "ANSALDO / DOPOLAVORO AZIENDALE / GENOVA / SEZIONE FILATELICA". Extent The size or duration of the resource. 100 × 190 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ansaldo Dopolavoro Aziendale, Sezione Filatelica (Genoa, Italy) Lupa Language A language of the resource Italian French English German Spanish 1965 Ansaldo Dopolavoro Aziendale, Sezione Filatelica (Genoa, Italy) Italy Lupa http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/14560242ab044e559ce3e48ceb10148d.gif 27791094dc057f9eb10f0501dd9fb4b7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Italy - 1987 - Venetia Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Italy Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1987-10-10 Description An account of the resource This first day cover was issued by Venetia (641-2/It). The cachet features a modern representation of part of Piazza dei Signori executed in red and brown with "PIAZZA / DEI SIGNORI" at the bottom. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 93 × 164 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Venetia (Modena, Italy) Language A language of the resource Italian 1987 Italy Venetia (Modena, Italy) http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/3918b3d7fabf03aab117738b228ef4c8.gif d5a47890abea5fa5182844781d0d89f7 http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/227320d315ce5493e53b5973c71df48c.gif bdee07ed0c9cba92a31325dd2bb267ae Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Italy - 1987 - Filagrano Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Italy Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1987-10-10 Description An account of the resource These first day covers were issued by Filagrano. The "Gold" series cachet is printed on a small sheet of rayon that is affixed to the envelope within a printed gold frame with "Piazza dei Signori / Verona" at the top. The cachet shows a photographic view of the piazza—with Ugo Zannoni's prominent 1865 statue of Dante—roughly matching the view depicted on the stamp for which the cover was issued. Below the cachet is "First Day of Issue". The regular cachet shows the same view within a red frame with "PIAZZE d'ITALIA" (squares of Italy) at the top and "Piazza dei Signori / VERONA" within a rectangular frame at the bottom. A brief history and description of Piazza dei Signori is printed on the backs of the envelopes of both versions. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 95 × 165 mm (both) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Filagrano (Forlì, Italy) Ugo Zannoni Language A language of the resource English Italian 1987 Filagrano (Forlì, Italy) Italy Sculpture Zannoni, Ugo http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/967e6b37cd9484c443a96f7f230c9391.gif db4c279966d4d2cf2ec8cc158f3f666d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Italy - 1965 - Bucintoro Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Italy Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1965-10-21 Description An account of the resource This first day cover was issued by Bucintoro (no. 5-65). The cachet features a portrait of Dante in a modern style with text as follows: vertically, through the portrait: "DANTE ALIGHIERI"; and at the bottom: "PRIMO GIORNO DI EMISSIONE" (first day of issue). Extent The size or duration of the resource. 93 × 165 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Bucintoro Language A language of the resource Italian 1965 Bucintoro Italy http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/6f1c4ae53b791526c1f16d6e34dc299e.gif 669aae2f97300b73b80df3032b9d0efe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Italy - 1990 - Roma Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Italy Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1990-05-12 Description An account of the resource This first day cover was issued by Roma. The cachet shows a photographic reproduction of the Naples Bust of Dante within a gold-embossed frame, the left side of which is in the style of stamp perforations. Below the frame is "Centenario Fondazione Società Dante Alighieri" (Dante Alighieri Society foundation centenary). A description of the Società Dante Alighieri is printed on the back of the envelope. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 96 × 165 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Roma Language A language of the resource Italian 1990 Italy Roma Sculpture - Naples Bust Società Dante Alighieri http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/55e9666c1cfa321e49b1d82fa740c2d2.gif a5a0ebc516395757cf5bfc87a2bf119a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Italy - 1990 - Capitolium Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Italy Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1990-05-12 Description An account of the resource This first day cover was issued by Capitolium (no. 683). The cachet features Raphael's portrait of Dante from the artist's fresco Disputation of the Holy Sacrament in the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. Surrounding the portrait is text as follows: "CENTENARIO DELLA FONDAZIONE DELLA SOCIETA / DANTE ALIGHIERI" (centenary of the foundation of the Dante Alighieri Society). The cachet is signed "T.O." (Orlando Tomassi) at the bottom. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 95 × 164 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Capitolium Raphael Orlando Tomassi Language A language of the resource Italian 1990 Artwork - Disputation of the Holy Sacrament (Raphael) Capitolium Italy Raphael Società Dante Alighieri Tomassi, Orlando http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/ac22a793486e0b7bc7baa6a806e3b0ec.gif 7bef9ead48732c2ed746f74b7aad7e62 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Italy - 1990 - ALA Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Italy Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1990-05-12 Description An account of the resource This first day cover was issued by ALA (no. 806) and features Gustave Doré's portrait of Dante with a red overprint of a book titled "DIVINA / COMMEDIA" and a smoldering oil lamp. Below the portrait is "CENTENARIO SOCIETÀ / DANTE ALIGHIERI" (Dante Alighieri Society centenary). Extent The size or duration of the resource. 95 × 164 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource ALA Gustave Doré Language A language of the resource Italian 1990 ALA Doré, Gustave Italy Società Dante Alighieri http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/213cc931c5388d7d0fc170f896d362c6.gif 544aa1523fcfb28195beee8c7fc2b734 http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/9538131e6f6f0166135b0691f8a93097.gif 2fb44997658d2570d5e487d2830f041b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Monaco - 1966 - Gustave Doré and Unknown Designer Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Monaco Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1966-02-01 Description An account of the resource The issuer of these first day covers is not indicated but they bear a logo featuring a rooster. The covers are numbered 139 and 140. The cachet for no. 139 is by an unidentified artist and depicts a scene from the beginning of the Inferno in which Dante is blocked by three beasts. He is shown holding a shepherd's crook and wearing a lyre on his back (symbolizing his role as a poet). The cachet for no. 140 is based on Gustave Doré's illustration for Paradiso 26:7–9, "The Heaven of the Fixed Stars," showing Dante and Beatrice before Saint John. Except for their numbering in the upper left corner, both of the cachets have the same text as follows: at the top: "PREMIER JOUR D'EMISSION / F.D.C." (first day of issue); and at the bottom: "DANTE ALIGHIERI / 700e Anniversaire" (700th anniversary). Extent The size or duration of the resource. 93 × 163 mm (all) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Modèle déposé Gustave Doré Language A language of the resource English French 1966 Doré, Gustave Monaco http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/acf57cfdb38d409ef6f332e6cea60405.jpg d1c67f8cdc1229ed7a026d66b28856ea Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - United States - 1965 - Universal Philatelic Cover Society Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant United States Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1965-07-17 Description An account of the resource This first day cover, issued by the Universal Philatelic Cover Society, is identical—except for the text at the bottom—to <a href="http://danteonstamps.com/ds/items/show/29" target="_blank">the cover issued by K. J. Moran</a>. The cachet features a right-facing portrait of Dante with text as follows: at the top: "HONORING"; and at the bottom "ALIGHIERI DANTE / 700th ANNIVERSARY / OF BIRTH / OFFICIAL FIRST DAY COVER / UNIVERSAL PHILATELIC COVER SOCIETY". Extent The size or duration of the resource. 93 × 165 mm Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Mellone no. 1268-25 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource K. J. Moran Universal Philatelic Cover Society Language A language of the resource English 1965 Moran, K. J. United States Universal Philatelic Cover Society http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/9854ceaab3f9aed0eaf11e7c8ec11da2.jpg 7cb69fb4fb8b4c054f3d478c0e0a0f90 http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/0dd28734ae2a9b21ec31540aceceb342.jpg 34cceec300d8f39ecec92980e21502fe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - United States - 1965 - Ulrich Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant United States Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1965-07-17 Description An account of the resource The cachets on these covers were hand-painted by Frank J. Ulrich. Multiple designs by Ulrich are known. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 93 × 165 mm Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Mellone no. 1268-24 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Frank J. Ulrich Language A language of the resource English 1965 Hand-painted Cachet Ulrich, Frank J. United States http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/670b75816d14ba7b9ef261daab86a729.gif e3e648c060b9f88df65bc7b1dd5df3f2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - United States - 1965 - Maul Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant United States Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1965-07-17 Description An account of the resource This first day cover's cachet was hand-painted by Herman R. Maul. The cachet shows a smiling devil's head above flames representing hell. The cachet has text as follows: at the top: "DANTE ALIGHIERI / ITALIAN POET / 1265 / 1965"; and at the bottom: "DANTES INFERNO". The envelope is signed by the artist on the reverse. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 92 × 166 mm Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Mellone no. 1268-20 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Herman R. Maul Language A language of the resource English 1965 Hand-painted Cachet Maul, Herman R. United States http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/f886111db86f004c7eba97b3f69d8260.jpg b0f79e82b850385878a26ccb4805a8cf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - United States - 1965 - Lone Star Cachet Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant United States Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1965-07-17 Description An account of the resource This was the first FDC issue from Lone Star Cachet. Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Mellone no. 1268-18 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Lone Star Cachet Language A language of the resource English 1965 Lone Star Cachet United States Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - United States - 1965 - Fox Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant United States Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1965-07-17 Description An account of the resource This first day cover's add-on cachet was hand-painted by Melissa Fox. Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Mellone no. 1268-13 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Melissa Fox Language A language of the resource English 1965 Add-on Cachet Fox, Melissa Hand-painted Cachet United States Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - United States - 1965 - Bobby G. Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant United States Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1965-07-17 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Mellone no. 1268-6 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Bobby G. Language A language of the resource English 1965 Bobby G. United States Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - United States - 1965 - Goldberg Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant United States Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1965-07-17 Description An account of the resource This first day cover's hand-painted cachet by Bernard Goldberg depicts Dante, crowned with a laurel wreath, against a purple and green background. Beside the cachet is calligraphic text as follows: "Dante / Alighieri / ~1265~1321~ / 'The Divine Comedy'". The cachet is signed "Goldberg" vertically along the right side. This cover was on the market as of June 2013. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Bernard Goldberg Language A language of the resource English 1965 Goldberg, Bernard Hand-painted Cachet United States http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/7e1b39cc72ebede4cd6e5379f036e0a6.gif 2d8ba1fe2bf8c33f90bf6e2967df52e5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Italy - 1965 - Siligato Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Italy Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1965-10-21 Description An account of the resource This first day cover was issued by Siligato. The cachet features Raphael's portrait of Dante (reversed from the original) from the artist's fresco Disputation of the Holy Sacrament in the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. The portrait is framed by a letter "D" in the style of a medieval manuscript. Below the portrait is text as follows: "VII CENTENARIO / Dante Alighieri" (7th centenary). Extent The size or duration of the resource. 95 × 165 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Raphael Siligato Language A language of the resource Italian 1965 Artwork - Disputation of the Holy Sacrament (Raphael) Italy Raphael Siligato http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/1dfef7e4dbd26b121e59c88b5f8fedbe.gif 0fad5dcf174107bd3a0434f7eafbdfce Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Germany - 1971 - Unknown Designer Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Germany Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1971-09-03 Description An account of the resource The cachet on this first day cover features a portrait of Dante printed in green. Above the portrait is "ERSTTAGSBRIEF · FIRST DAY COVER" and below is "DANTE / ALIGHIERI / 1265-1321". Extent The size or duration of the resource. 95 × 166 mm Language A language of the resource English German 1971 Germany http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/7b556a508d4245a82c350ad80dd599d8.gif df9532e667c46a81ed4eaa9c25e44c51 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Germany - 1971 - Unknown Designer Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Germany Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1971-09-03 Description An account of the resource The cachet on this first day cover features a woodcut-style portrait of Dante printed in yellow. Above the portrait is "Ersttagsbrief" (first day cover) and below is "Dante Alighieri". Extent The size or duration of the resource. 100 × 157 mm Language A language of the resource German 1971 Germany http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/a819be06fb755e301e8baf09a0a7f3bc.gif 64b10828fc259c2156db6b595439420a http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/b22036d2e08d885429dd0f8edec5855a.gif ef7b9827ce4566c4e951fd94bc81ea90 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Covers Description An account of the resource A first day cover (FDC) is an envelope upon which postage stamps are affixed to be canceled on their first day of issue. Depending on the policy of the nation issuing the postage stamp, official first day postmarks sometimes may be applied to first day covers weeks or months after the first day of issue. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource First Day Cover - Italy - 2009 - Masiello da Ercole Type The nature or genre of the resource First Day Cover Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Italy Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 2009-10-21 Description An account of the resource The hand-painted cachets by Nino Masiello da Ercole on these first day covers each reproduce a different common portrait of Dante: one is based on the Naples Bust and the other is based on Gustave Doré's portrait of the poet. Below both cachets is "Pezzo unico" (unique item) and the artist's signature "Nino Masiello 2009". In the upper left corner of the envelope is the artist's logo. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 178 × 239 mm (both) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nino Masiello da Ercole Gustave Doré Language A language of the resource Italian 2009 Doré, Gustave Hand-painted Cachet Italy Masiello da Ercole, Nino Sculpture - Naples Bust