The volcano Stromboli is known as "the lighthouse of
the Mediterranean"
since it has been in continuous eruption throughout recorded
history.
Though the Smithsonian Institution catalog " Volcanoes
of the World" by Simkin and Seibert, records the first eruption
as 450BC.
It is catalog # 0101-04
Rarely explosive (most vigorous eruption having a VEI of 3),
it is one of the most delightful places in the world I have ever visited
and would highly recommend to anyone. The Island is reachable by ferry from
Messina with the terminal stage of the journey undertaken in a row boat
(at least it was when I went).
Stamp shown below (courtesy of Paolo Bagaglia) is from the
Italian Tourism series of 1985.
The next is not postal, but I liked it. It is an advertizing
card for Liebig Company.
The reverse appears to be a recipe using the product.
Plus a short description of the volcano
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