Italy 1890 20c Orange, Umberto I

Name: Italy 1890 20c Orange, Umberto I
Brand: Italy

Italy · 1890 · 20c

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King Umberto I of Italy. The design is enclosed in an ornate oval frame with the denomination '20' at the bottom and 'POSTE ITALIANE' inscribed at the top. The stamp is printed in a distinct orange color.

Issued during the reign of Umberto I, this stamp was part of a long-running definitive series used for everyday postage throughout the Kingdom of Italy in the late 19th century.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state king-umberto-i

Catalog Numbers

sg59

scott48

michel50

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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