Sardinian States, 4th Issue, Victor Emmanuel II

Name: Sardinian States, 4th Issue, Victor Emmanuel II
Brand: Italian States (Sardinia)

Italian States (Sardinia) · 1855 · 40c Vermilion

This definitive stamp from the Kingdom of Sardinia features a profile portrait of King Victor Emmanuel II, the last king of Sardinia and the first king of a united Italy. The design is embossed on colored paper, a characteristic of this series, with the denomination 'C. 40' below the portrait. This was the highest denomination of the 4th issue, intended for heavier letters or international postage.

Issued during the Risorgimento, the period of Italian unification, this stamp represents the authority of the House of Savoy just a few years before the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state victor-emmanuel-ii

Catalog Numbers

sg29

scott12

michel12

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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

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$25

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