Parma

Parma, or Parma and Piacenza, was a duchy located in what is now northern Italy.

All stamps of Parma have been forged.

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 * In 1852, designs featuring a crowned fleur-de-lis in oval were issued. These were inscribed STATI PARM.
 * In 1853-55, three values were issued on white paper in new colors.
 * In 1857-59, a smaller design with a smaller coat of arms was issued. These are inscribed DUC DI PARMA / PIAC / ECC.
 * In 1859, Stamps with STATI / PARMENSI in a 8-sided frame within a thin rectangular frame were issued.

Newspaper stamps

 * In 1853, a 6c black on rose value in a 8-sided frame was issued.
 * In 1857, a 9c black on blue value was issued.



In March, 1860, Parma united with Sardinia, using Sardinian stamps from that point on.

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