Issued in 1972, this 50 Lire stamp from Vatican City depicts a richly colored historic map of Venice, capturing the city's lagoon, islands, and fortifications. The Latin inscription “PAX TIBI MARCE” (“Peace be with you, Mark”) references Saint Mark, Venice’s patron saint, reflecting the city's enduring spiritual and maritime heritage. Designed and printed by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato in Rome, this stamp belongs to a series celebrating art and history through cartography. Its detailed imagery appeals strongly to collectors of Vatican issues, Italian history, and antique maps.