Complete Set of 50th Giro d’Italia Postal Covers

This beautiful postal cover set was issued in 1967 to celebrate the 50th edition of the Giro d’Italia. Each cover is wonderfully designed with bright colors and stunning graphics. Each cover has a  50th-anniversary stamp and special cancellations.

The 1967 Giro d’Italia was the 50th running of the Giro d’Italia, one of cycling’s Grand Tour races. The Giro started in Treviglio on 20 May with a 135 km (83.9 mi) stage and concluded in Milan on 11 June with a 68 km (42.3 mi) split leg. 130 riders from 13 teams entered the 22-stage race, which Italian Felice Gimondi of the Salvarani team won. The second and third places were taken by Italian Franco Balmamion and Frenchman Jacques Anquetil, respectively.

Dino Zandegu of Italy won the Points Classification, and Aurelio Gonzalez Puente of Spain won the mountains classification.

This eye-popping set also includes the original folio.

Size of each postal cover: 6.5 x 3.5 inches (16.5 x 9.5 cm)

This is a one-of-a-kind item; please take a look at the photos carefully to determine the condition.