Sicily 2 Grana, Blue, Plate I

Name: Sicily 2 Grana, Blue, Plate I
Brand: Kingdom of Sicily

Kingdom of Sicily · 1859 · 2 Grana

This classic stamp from the Kingdom of Sicily features a right-facing portrait of King Ferdinand II, known as 'Re Bomba'. The design is framed by an ornate border with the denomination 'GR. 2' at the bottom and 'BOLLO DELLA POSTA NAPOLETANA' (Stamp of the Neapolitan Post) inscribed around the portrait. This specific issue is from Plate I, identifiable by its distinct shade of blue.

Issued in 1859, this was part of the first and only stamp series from the independent Kingdom of the Two Sicilies before its annexation into the Kingdom of Italy during the Risorgimento in 1861.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty portraits heads-of-state classic-stamps

Catalog Numbers

sg3

scott3

sassone3

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$40

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.