uncommonpre-1900

King Victor Emmanuel II, 4th Sardinian Issue, Unwatermarked

Name: King Victor Emmanuel II, 4th Sardinian Issue, Unwatermarked
Brand: Italy

Italy · 1861 · 10c

This stamp features a profile portrait of King Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a unified Italy. The design is an embossed profile facing right, framed by an ornate oval, with the denomination 'C.10' below. This issue, originally for the Kingdom of Sardinia, became the first official postage stamp of the newly formed Kingdom of Italy.

Issued in 1861, this stamp marks the unification of Italy (the Risorgimento) and the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy under Victor Emmanuel II. It symbolizes the transition from separate Italian states to a single nation.

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Themes

royalty heads-of-state definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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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.