Beautiful Vatican City Philatelic Collection – John Paul II, John XXIII, Francis, Religious Art, and Special Issues For sale is an exceptional, well-preserved Vatican City stamp collection featuring a rich selection of commemorative sheets, minisheets, first-day cancels, and special issues. This lot is ideal for both collectors and resellers, especially those interested in papal history, religious art, and modern Vatican philately. Highlights Include: Canonization of Pope John Paul II (2014) Multiple full minisheets and souvenir sheets Both mint and officially cancelled “SANTO SUBITO” versions Joint Vatican–Poland issues, 1.90 and 2.50 denominations Highly collectible and among the most sought-after modern Vatican stamps John Paul II & John XXIII Canonization Souvenir Sheets Several mint and cancelled copies Beautifully designed with church interior backgrounds Pope Francis Issues FDC envelopes Minisheets featuring the Holy Land, Vatican architecture, and papal portraits Beatification of Pope Paul VI (2014) Complete minisheet in excellent condition Europa Issues Several mint & cancelled European “Europa” themed Vatican stamps Religious Art, Historic Anniversaries & Saints Minisheets featuring religious artwork, saints, and historic Vatican architecture Includes anniversary issues for Bramante (architect), Mother Teresa, and others Charlie Chaplin 125th Anniversary (Vatican issue) Popular and collectible thematic sheet Condition: Most items are mint, others lightly cancelled with official Vatican postmarks. Stored flat and clean. No tears, bends, or moisture damage. Why this lot is valuable: Contains multiple high-demand Vatican minisheets, especially JP2 canonization issues Strong variety: papal themes, art, anniversaries, Europa, joint-nation releases Ideal for framing, collecting, or resale Many issues no longer available from the Vatican Post Office Perfect for collectors of religious philately, Vatican history, and modern European stamps.