Patmos Stamps
Patmos is a small Greek island located in the Aegean Sea, part of the Dodecanese island group in Southern Europe. Its postal history is integrated with that of Greece, utilizing Greek postal services throughout its modern history, though it was under Italian administration from 1912 to 1947 before unification with Greece.
- Issued stamps
- 1912–1932
- Region
- Europe, Southern Europe
- Currency
- ITL
- Languages
- Italian, Greek
- Issuer type
- Historical postal administration
- Part of
- Italy
About Patmos stamps
Stamps issued for Patmos, often as local issues or definitive series of Greece, primarily feature the Greek language and use the Greek drachma or euro. The island's significance as a major religious site influences the themes of its postal emissions.
Further reading: Wikipedia
Inscriptions to look for
Words printed on the stamp that point to this issuer. Search any of them in the issuer directory.
- PATMO
- ISOLE EGÉE
- ISOLE ITALIANE DELL'EGEO
- EGEO
How to identify Patmos stamps
- Look for overprints such as 'PATMO' or 'ISOLE EGÉE' on Italian stamps.
- Stamps specifically inscribed 'ISOLE ITALIANE DELL'EGEO' or 'EGEO' with designs relevant to the Dodecanese.
- The currency will be in Italian Lire (Cent. and Lire).
Popular series
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Italian Occupation Issues
1912-1929
Stamps of Italy overprinted 'PATMO' or 'ISOLE EGÉE' for use on the island during Italian administration.
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Italian Aegean Islands Issues
1929-1932
Definitive series issued for the Dodecanese islands, including Patmos, often featuring local landmarks or themes.
Value overview
Typical ranges as orientation, not prices for a particular stamp. Condition, variety and demand decide the value of your copy; for current asking prices, check listings or the app.
- Common stamps
- €1–€10
- Scarce stamps
- €50–€500+
Early Italian occupation overprints, especially those with specific varieties or on cover, tend to be more valuable. Later definitive issues are generally more common. Condition significantly impacts value.
Catalogs. Patmos stamps are listed in the major world catalogs: Scott, Michel and Stanley Gibbons. Catalog numbers and groupings differ between them; the Stamp Identifier app shows the numbers it can find for your stamp.
Questions about Patmos stamps
Patmos stamps refer to postal emissions used on the Greek island of Patmos, primarily during its period under Italian administration from 1912 to 1947. These include Italian stamps overprinted for use in the Dodecanese, as well as specific issues for the Italian Aegean Islands.
The value of Patmos stamps varies. Early Italian occupation overprints, particularly rare varieties or those on genuine postal history, can be quite valuable, ranging from €50 to several hundred euros. Later definitive issues for the Italian Aegean Islands are generally more common and less valuable, typically in the €1-€10 range. Rarity, condition, and specific overprint details are key value determinants.
To identify Patmos stamps, look for Italian stamps bearing overprints like 'PATMO' or 'ISOLE EGÉE'. You'll also find stamps inscribed 'ISOLE ITALIANE DELL'EGEO' or 'EGEO' with designs specific to the Dodecanese. The currency will be in Italian Lire. The Stamp Identifier app can suggest the issue from a photo; confirm the catalog number, and ask an expert about anything valuable.
Patmos stamps are listed in major international stamp catalogs. You can find them in Scott (typically under 'Italian Aegean Islands' or 'Italy - Occupation Issues'), Michel (under 'Italienische Ägäis-Inseln'), and Stanley Gibbons (under 'Italian Aegean Islands').
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