King Victor Emmanuel II, Overprinted 'ESTERO'

Name: King Victor Emmanuel II, Overprinted 'ESTERO'
Brand: Italian Post Offices Abroad

Italian Post Offices Abroad · 1874 · 2 Lira

This stamp features a profile portrait of King Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a united Italy. The design is based on the definitive series of 1863-1868 and is distinguished by the black 'ESTERO' (Abroad) overprint, which designated it for use in Italian post offices operating in foreign countries.

Issued for use in Italian post offices in places like Alexandria, Tunis, and La Valletta, these 'Estero' overprints facilitated international mail during a period of expanding Italian commercial and political influence abroad.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state kings overprint

Catalog Numbers

sg12

scott12

michel12

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,200

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$900

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$500

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$200

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