Italian States, Sardinia 1851 20c Blue, 4th Issue

Name: Italian States, Sardinia 1851 20c Blue, 4th Issue
Brand: Italian States (Sardinia)

Italian States (Sardinia) · 1851 · 20c

This stamp features a profile portrait of Victor Emmanuel II, the King of Sardinia, facing left. The design is embossed on blue paper, with the denomination 'C.20' at the bottom and 'FRANCO BOLLO' inscribed above. This was part of the fourth issue of the Kingdom of Sardinia, which would later form the core of a unified Italy.

Issued in 1851 by the Kingdom of Sardinia, this stamp was used before the unification of Italy. Victor Emmanuel II would become the first king of a united Italy in 1861, making these pre-unification issues historically significant.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

heads-of-state royalty victor-emmanuel-ii

Catalog Numbers

sg3

scott3

michel3

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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.