Stamp Day, François de Tassis

Country : Tunisie

Continent : Afrique

Issued on : 17/03/1956

Age : 71 years

Michel Reference
TN 464
Stanley Reference
TN 427
Yvert Reference
TN 419
Themes
Events
Description
History remembers François de Tassis (c. 1459–1517), also known as Franz von Taxis, as the pioneer and founder of the modern postal system in Europe. A member of the Lombard Tasso family, he transformed a simple courier service into a true international institution.
Size
36 x 22 mm
Colors
bleu vert
Designer
Jean Pheulpin (E)
Printers
Jean Pheulpin (E)
Perforation
13
Print
Taille-douce
Face Value
15,00 DT
Mint Value
Used Value
Print Run
110 000 exemplaires
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