1861 Naples Stamp - King Victor Emmanuel II "Cinque Grana"_ CDS_# Sasssone 21

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Item Specifics

Country

Italy

Catalog Number

Sassone 21

Condition

Used

Stamp Format

Single

Year of Issue

1861

Item Description

This is an authentic 1861 Naples stamp featuring King Victor Emmanuel II (1820-1878), the first monarch of a unified Italy. This historic issue belongs to the Naples Province series, released after the annexation of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies into the Kingdom of Sardinia, marking a key moment in Italian unification.

? Key Features:

Scott Catalog Number: 23 (Sassone Catalog: 21)

Issued by: Naples Province under the Kingdom of Sardinia

Year of Issue: 1861

Denomination: Cinque Grana

Color: Red on White Paper

Paper Type: Unwatermarked

Cancellation: Clear CDS postmark, adding authenticity and collectability

Margins: Wide margins on three sides, slightly close at the bottom

Condition: Used, with back signature and hinge remnants visible (see high-resolution scans)

Embossed Profile: Portrait of King Victor Emmanuel II, an iconic figure in Italian history

? Historical Context: King Victor Emmanuel II played a crucial role in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification. Following the conquest of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies by Giuseppe Garibaldi, Naples stamps were issued before the complete transition to Italy’s first national stamps. Victor Emmanuel II was proclaimed King of Italy in 1861, becoming the first ruler to unify Italy since the fall of the Roman Empire.

? Why This Stamp is Special: ✅ Historically Significant – A direct link to Italy’s unification process ✅ Clear CDS Postmark – Enhances authenticity and desirability ✅ Back Signature – Mark of verification and provenance ✅ Collector’s Item – Essential for philatelists specializing in Italian history

? Authenticity Guaranteed. This item will be securely packed for safe delivery. ? A perfect addition to any Italian or 19th-century European stamp collection. ✈️ Worldwide shipping available!

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Seller Information

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AdrianoCaulliraux (17)

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11/18/2021

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