uncommonpre-1900

Sicily 2 Grana, Blue, 1859

Name: Sicily 2 Grana, Blue, 1859
Brand: Sicily

Sicily · 1859 · 2 Grana

This classic stamp from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies features the portrait of King Ferdinand II, facing right. The design is enclosed in a rectangular frame with the denomination 'GR. 2' at the bottom and 'BOLLO DELLA POSTA NAPOLETANA' inscribed around the portrait. The stamp is printed in a distinct shade of blue.

Issued in 1859, this was one of the first and last stamps of the independent Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. The kingdom was conquered and annexed into the newly unified Kingdom of Italy just a year later in 1860.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

portraits royalty heads-of-state

Catalog Numbers

sg2

scott2

michel2

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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

$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.

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