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Italian States, Sardinia, 4th Issue

Name: Italian States, Sardinia, 4th Issue
Brand: Sardinia

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.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state victor-emmanuel-ii

Catalog Numbers

sg18

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

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$65

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.