uncommonpre-1900

Italy 1863 De La Rue Printing, 15 Centesimi Blue

Name: Italy 1863 De La Rue Printing, 15 Centesimi Blue
Brand: Italy

Italy · 1863 · 15c

This definitive stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of King Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a unified Italy. The design is framed by an ornate oval, with the denomination 'CENT. 15' at the bottom and 'FRANCO BOLLO POSTALE ITALIANO' inscribed around the portrait. This particular issue was printed by De La Rue in London.

Issued shortly after the unification of Italy (the Risorgimento), this stamp was part of the first definitive series for the new Kingdom of Italy, replacing the various issues of the formerly separate Italian states.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg22

scott21

michel17

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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

$60

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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