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Italian States, Sardinia, 4th Issue

Name: Italian States, Sardinia, 4th Issue
Brand: Italian States (Sardinia)

Italian States (Sardinia) · 1854 · 40c Rose

This definitive stamp from the Kingdom of Sardinia features an embossed, right-facing profile of King Victor Emmanuel II. The portrait is framed within an oval, surrounded by ornate scrollwork and the inscription 'POSTE'. The denomination 'C.40' is displayed at the bottom, indicating a value of 40 Centesimi.

Issued in 1854, this stamp was part of the fourth definitive series of Sardinia, a key state in the Italian unification (Risorgimento). Victor Emmanuel II would later become the first king of a unified Italy in 1861.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

head-of-state royalty victor-emmanuel-ii embossed

Catalog Numbers

sg19

scott10

michel9

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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

$15

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