Italian States - Sardinia, 4th Issue, Carmine Rose

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

Italian States (Sardinia) · 1855 · 20c

This stamp features a profile portrait of Victor Emmanuel II, King of Sardinia, facing right. The design is embossed on colored paper, a characteristic of this series, with the denomination 'C.20' below the portrait and the inscription 'FRANCO BOLLO POSTE' surrounding it. This issue is known for its distinct carmine rose color and typographed printing.

Issued by the Kingdom of Sardinia before the unification of Italy, this stamp was valid for postage throughout the expanding kingdom. Victor Emmanuel II would later become the first king of a unified Italy in 1861.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

heads-of-state royalty victor-emmanuel-ii pre-unification

Catalog Numbers

sg19

scott10

michel8

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$110

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.