Sardinia, Italy · 1851 First Issue
V. Emmanuel II 20c vivid blue
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US$46Rⓘ
From Sardinia's very first stamp issue, 1 January 1851.
ConditionUsed, imperforate, three margins, heavy diamond postmark as usual
CatalogueSassone 3d (€500)
Issue background
In January 1851, the Kingdom of Sardinia became the very first Italian state to issue postage stamps. Printed by Francesco Matraire in Turin, the set showed the profile of King Victor Emmanuel II inside a bold frame, with values ranging from 5c to 40c. All were imperforate without watermark, crisp typography…
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