Italian States, Sardinia, 4th Issue
Sardinia · 1855 · 20c
This definitive stamp features a profile portrait of Victor Emmanuel II, King of Sardinia, who would later become the first king of a unified Italy. The design is embossed on colored paper, a characteristic of this series, with the denomination 'C.20' below the portrait.
Issued by the Kingdom of Sardinia before the unification of Italy, this stamp represents a key period in the Risorgimento. Stamps from the Italian States were replaced by those of the Kingdom of Italy in 1862.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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