1 lira San Marion Stamp 1959 . Francesco di Scilla & City of Messina

 This stamp is a 1 lira stamp from San Marino issued in 1959 to commemorate the centenary of the birth of Francesco di Scilla . The stamp featured a portrait of Francesco di Scilla and a view of the city of Messina . Francesco di Scilla was an Italian painter and engraver. He was born in Messina , Scilly in 1626 and died in Rome in 1700 . Di Scilla is best known for his work on the book "Le pitture antiche delle grotte di Roma "which was published in 1670 . The book contains illustration of Roman wall paintings.

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