Duchy of Parma, 1852 Provisional Government Issue

Name: Duchy of Parma, 1852 Provisional Government Issue
Brand: Duchy of Parma

Duchy of Parma · 1852 · 5 Centesimi

This stamp features a simple typographic design with a circular frame containing the denomination '5 CENTESIMI' and the inscription 'STATI PARMENSI'. The corners are adorned with fleur-de-lis, a symbol of the ruling House of Bourbon-Parma. It was part of the first series of postage stamps issued by the Duchy of Parma.

Issued in 1852, this stamp represents the brief period of postal independence for the Duchy of Parma before its annexation into the Kingdom of Sardinia and eventual unification into Italy in 1860.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

coat-of-arms fleur-de-lis typography

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$250

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$120

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30

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