4 30 346 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/048bd282074e0ddce38fdc9ba6983a3a.gif b08470940243f18dde1990441754781e http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/e2a50fdced00a85bff28b606b6e03f82.gif a257450c3865558fb0193c99f25f704c 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 - 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. 1965-10-21 Description An account of the resource These first day covers were issued by Capitolium (no. 81) in blue and purple. The cachets are reminiscent of Sandro Botticelli's illustrations for Inferno 19 showing the souls of simonists in the third bolgia (ditch) of the eighth circle of hell, known as Malebolge. The sinners are turned upside down in holes in the ground and their feet are aflame. The original illustration is found in a manuscript volume in the Kupferstichkabinett in Berlin known as MS Hamilton 201. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 94 × 165 mm (blue) 94 × 165 mm (purple) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sandro Botticelli Capitolium Language A language of the resource Italian 1965 Botticelli, Sandro Capitolium Italy Manuscript - Berlin, Staatsbibliothek, MS Hamilton 201 http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/55ee016eb7982e64e5c33b65a6f0e706.gif 073ddfcbd05d264bcfc5ba96d11eb4e4 http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/0fd7c955884dbd1f5cb58c9abff86937.gif c8a1a8acd4c3628b905480c130e8d2d9 http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/bc4c61146b5e14be37dc7ec973e57c99.gif fe07e5797a825ec72dce56e8382301ee 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 - 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. 1965-10-21 Description An account of the resource These first day covers were issued by Filagrano. One cachet features Gustave Doré's illustration for Paradiso 14:103-105, "The Cross." Surrounding the cachet is text as follows: vertically, on the left: "first day cover"; at the top: "REPUBBLICA ITALIANA"; and at the bottom: "VII CENT. DELLA NASCITA / DANTE ALIGHIERI" (7th centenary of the birth of Dante Alighieri). Another cachet is based on Gustave Doré's illustration for Purgatorio 5:133-134, "Pia," and shows Dante and Virgil in front of Pia in a forest. Surrounding the cachet is text as follows: vertically, on the left: "primo giorno di emissione - first day cover"; at the top: "REPUBBLICA ITALIANA"; and at the bottom: "VII CENT. DELLA NASCITA DANTE ALIGHIERI" (7th centenary of the birth of Dante Alighieri). A third cachet is based on Domenico di Michelino's fifteenth-century painting Allegory of the Divine Comedy in the Florence cathedral, except here Dante's right hand is not outstretched but rather clasps the side of a book. On the book is written a quotation from Paradiso 1:1–2: "LA GLO / RIA DI / COLVI / CHE / TVT- / TO MVOVE / PER L'VNI / VERSO PE / NETRA E / RISPLEN- / DE" (that is, "La gloria di colui che tutto muove per l'universo penetra e risplende"; The glory of Him who moves everything permeates the universe and is resplendent). In the upper left corner is an image of the Casa di Dante (Dante's house) in Florence. Surrounding the cachet is text as follows: vertically, on the left: "first day cover"; at the top: "REPUBBLICA ITALIANA"; and at the bottom: "VII CENT. DELLA NASCITA / DANTE ALIGHIERI" (7th centenary of the birth of Dante Alighieri). A brief biography of Dante is printed on each envelope's flap. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 96 × 165 mm ("The Cross") 95 × 166 mm ("Pia") 95 × 165 mm (Michelino) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Gustave Doré Domenico di Michelino Filagrano (Forlì, Italy) Language A language of the resource English Italian 1965 Doré, Gustave Filagrano (Forlì, Italy) Italy Michelino, Domenico di http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/7986979ec44b11186313060ca1f88b4a.gif 4494ccf26e3dda772bfa021b088b8ee0 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 - 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. 1965-10-21 Description An account of the resource This first day cover was issued by Roma (It. 93-a). The cachet features a portrait of Dante based on the portrait in Raphael's fresco painting The Parnassus. Below the portrait is text as follows: "Dante / VII Centenario della nascita" (7th centenary of [his] birth). Extent The size or duration of the resource. 94 × 164 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Raphael Roma Language A language of the resource Italian 1965 Artwork - Parnassus (Raphael) Italy Raphael Roma 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/71abfad4912f13b1814dc3c6b8d8338b.gif 57228cef2085ef1fa8524943fc1da242 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 - Sole 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 Sole (7). The cachet, signed "Berá", shows Dante looking at Ulysses (Odysseus) and Diomedes in flames, a scene from Inferno 26. Below the image is a quotation from Inferno 26:118–120: "Considerate la vostra semenza: / Fatti non foste a viver come bruti / Ma per seguire virtute e conoscenza" (Consider how your souls were sown: you were not made to live like brutes, but to pursue virtue and knowledge). Above the image is the text "VII Centenario di Dante" (7th Dante centenary). Extent The size or duration of the resource. 94 × 164 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Berá Sole Language A language of the resource Italian 1965 Berá Italy Sole http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/0aa2bcc23fbda8fea6d9434e807a1d9a.gif 4d30ee98333af0b0f4b8f4ee58ef2c4c 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 - Tre Stelle 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 Tre Stelle. The cachet shows a colorized reproduction of the first page of Inferno from the Divina commedia printed in 1487 in Brescia by Bonino de Boninis. Below the image is text as follows: "Dante Alighieri / nel VII centenario della nascita" (Dante Alighieri on the 7th centenary of his birth) and "PRIMO GIORNO DI EMISSIONE" (first day of issue). Extent The size or duration of the resource. 98 × 174 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Boninus de Boninis Tre Stelle Language A language of the resource Italian 1965 Boninis, Boninus de Italy Tre Stelle 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/2aa17c9c8576c710222eb475ae07196e.gif 9ebd2b435ba98c89888a4a1d704d0b67 http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/b97b5f5e9a3eec99509f12455dbbb460.gif 63e81f2b66b247e8d454d6a76ae82551 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 - 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. 1965-10-21 Description An account of the resource These first day covers were issued by Venetia (nos. 223/It. and 223-2/It.). The cachet on 223/It. features a portrait of Dante in a modern style with text as follows: vertically, on the left: "DANTE ALIGHIERI"; and at the top: "PRIMO GIORNO DI EMISSIONE" (first day of issue). The cachet on 223-2/It. features an angel holding a sword in a modern style with text as follows: vertically, on the left: "PRIMO GIORNO DI EMISSIONE" (first day of issue); at the top: "VIIo CENTENARIO DELLA NASCITA" (7th centenary of [his] birth); and at the bottom: "DANTE / ALIGHIERI". Extent The size or duration of the resource. 92 × 165 mm (223/It.) 93 × 165 mm (223-2/It.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Venetia (Modena, Italy) Language A language of the resource Italian 1965 Italy Venetia (Modena, Italy) http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/d3a97cde1f8230d4ed0443aa9cc64b49.gif bdbb640097c632fe3a264c3a572d6bed http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/8ab8ed62070c6116cd2cdff063989be3.gif 20a8167f8c97e682e189f7fc959e06d5 http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/a2871f352dca2215257c03bebe4c4b2f.gif c979503b6f669a9fea2fd886900abfc6 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 - 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. 1972-11-23 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 blue-green frame with "ITALIA" at the top. On the cachet itself is text as follows: "Vo CENTENARIO / DELLE PRIME / TRE EDIZIONI / DELLA / DIVINA / COMMEDIA" (5th centenary of the first three editions of the Divina commedia). The cachet features a portrait of Dante behind a table on which is a lamp and an open book. The regular cachets are known in at least two versions: orange and red. The cachet features a portrait of Dante between two cliffs and text as follows: vertically along the left: "ITALIA"; at the top: "Lasciate ogni speranza, voi ch'entrate." ("Abandon all hope, you who enter" from Inferno 3:9); and along the bottom: "Vo CENTENARIO / DELLE PRIME TRE EDIZIONI DELLA / DIVINA COMMEDIA" (5th centenary of the first three editions of the Divina commedia). A quotation from Inferno 3:1–9 and a brief explanation of the Divina commedia's being called "divina" are printed on the backs of the envelopes of all versions. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 95 × 165 mm (regular) 95 × 165 mm (Gold) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Filagrano (Forlì, Italy) Language A language of the resource Italian 1972 Filagrano (Forlì, Italy) Italy 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/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/37eb6160da969b826d2afcb452e1d693.gif fd050a20636918d8af3d3169991f0a41 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 - Uncacheted 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 This uncacheted first day cover was postmarked in Foligno on November 23, 1972. It was owned by Floriano Ornaghi, the Italian philatelist and expert in mechanical cancellations, whose name appears stamped in blue ink. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 102 × 153 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Floriano Ornaghi Language A language of the resource Italian 1972 Italy Ornaghi, Floriano http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/649967063432a25d4661f4fb47a39162.gif 00c7c2f555cc940a3bab7403ef3a1d74 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 - 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. 1972-11-23 Description An account of the resource This first day cover was issued by Venetia (333/It.). The cachet features a portrait of Dante in a modern style, executed in green with text in blue: over the portrait: "DIVI / NACO / MME / DIA."; and above the portrait: "primo giorno di emissione" (first day of issue). 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 1972 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/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/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/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/f62accfe581af2d5a76c65174271cd05.gif f5ee5159c7dd4f35c8a6544a77fcebed http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/cfb925d2838a4c5e8926790ed54920aa.gif 44915a9e8a47b1f62802e5f1fba882af 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 - 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. 1990-05-12 Description An account of the resource These first day covers were issued by Filagrano. Both cachets feature the same design showing Dante with a globe and stack of books, however the "Gold" series cachet is printed on a small sheet of rayon that is affixed to the envelope within a printed gold frame. A description of the Società Dante Alighieri is printed on the envelope flap of both versions. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 95 × 163 mm (regular) 95 × 163 mm (Gold) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Filagrano (Forlì, Italy) Language A language of the resource English Italian 1990 Filagrano (Forlì, Italy) Italy Società Dante Alighieri http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/0923f675b30066b35fed2c70bf665db4.gif 8043dc41996db55a37d9b07bbf6a94bd 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 - Poste Italiane 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 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 99 × 164 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poste Italiane Language A language of the resource Italian 1990 Italy Poste Italiane 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/4dcb0e71f154c57cd7e2a7361224a86e.gif 077443e15ba2bb3f9457bfd7e0083975 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-Luxor 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-Luxor (IT. 458). The cachet shows a photographic reproduction of the Naples Bust of Dante within a gold-embossed circle with the phrase "SOCIETA DANTE ALIGHIERI CENTENARIO DELLA FONDAZIONE" (Dante Alighieri Society foundation centenary). A description of the Società Dante Alighieri is printed on the envelope's flap. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 96 × 164 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Roma-Luxor Language A language of the resource Italian 1990 Italy Roma-Luxor Sculpture - Naples Bust Società Dante Alighieri 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 http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/6b5950748f7b445b622e75ab91b03fad.gif c9f5ba53b76d3de262e27873f6a70bfc 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 - Poste Italiane 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 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 101 × 165 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poste Italiane Language A language of the resource Italian 2009 Italy Poste Italiane http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/eac2aa55176def9b70b77f09b7a908d2.gif 52e1b34f4109b8d951d4575baef16743 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 - Poste Italiane 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. 2009-05-09 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 101 × 165 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Poste Italiane Language A language of the resource Italian 2009 Italy Poste Italiane http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/dc2b5580b791c709f327dc62c7095d5b.gif d9801e127e4fd6a0f947a3f2cbcb6e0c 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 - 2011 - 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. 2011-11-18 Description An account of the resource This first day cover's hand-painted cachet by Nino Masiello da Ercole echoes the 2011 Italy commemorative stamp designed by Gaetano Ieluzzo. The cachet reproduces the 1965 500-lire Italy Dante stamp, the subject of which is the Naples Bust of the poet. To the left is the Italian cancellation of November 30, 2007, showing Dante in profile, and to the right is the Italian cancellation of October 23, 2009, showing a representation of Dante's hell. Below the cachet is "Pezzo unico" (unique item) and the artist's signature "Nino Masiello 2011". In the upper left corner of the envelope is the artist's logo. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 162 × 228 mm Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nino Masiello da Ercole Gaetano Ieluzzo Language A language of the resource Italian 2011 Hand-painted Cachet Ieluzzo, Gaetano Italy Masiello da Ercole, Nino Sculpture - Naples Bust 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/c8506311cafc2cf5223c0d5cd748c6c5.gif e1b76e59411d9243ce2d1ec0b40599b8 http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/101b50d917c0f058c03c0c91cce8ac92.gif 5d6a8be2387be589ef20a71bde90ef14 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 - Malta - 1965 - 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 Malta Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1965-07-07 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 101 × 190 mm (blue) 101 × 190 mm (green) Language A language of the resource English 1965 Malta http://www.danteonstamps.com/ds/files/original/1f41fc9b26ddde3d80b0cd00d018ad85.gif 1318fccb8c659add0dd331724f332a45 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 - Malta - 1965 - 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 Malta Date Issued Date of formal issuance (e.g., publication) of the resource. 1965-07-07 Extent The size or duration of the resource. 90 × 152 mm Language A language of the resource Italian 1965 Malta 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