Postage Stamps of Italian States

by Tony Clayton


Sardinia


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The Kingdom of Sardinia included not just the Island of Sardinia but also a large part of what is now North-West Italy around Turin.

The first issue in 1851 is scarce. After that embossing was used for issues in 1853 and 1854, with a plain coloured background which makes it very difficult to read the denomination.


First issue, 1851


20 centesimi blue

20 centesimi blue
Sassone 2.
Courtesy of the Italy and Colonies Study Circle

40 centesimi rose

40 centesimi rose
Sassone 3.
Courtesy of the Italy and Colonies Study Circle


Second issue, 1853


5 centesimi

5 centesimi green
Sassone 4.
Courtesy of the Italy and Colonies Study Circle

20 centesimi

20 centesimi blue
Sassone 5.

40 centesimi

40 centesimi rose
Sassone 6.
Courtesy of the Italy and Colonies Study Circle


Third issue, 1854


5 centesimi green

5 centesimi green
Sassone 7.
Courtesy of the Italy and Colonies Study Circle

20 centesimi blue

20 centesimi blue
Sassone 8.


Fourth issue, 1855 to 1863


In 1855 a fourth design was issued consisting of six values up to 2 lire. This continued in use until some time after the formation of the Kingdom of Italy. The series shows a wide range of colour variations examples of which are shown below. As these correspond to different printings, a clear date on the postmark can be an aid to identification of some of the shades.

5 centesimi green

5 centesimi green
Sassone 13.

10 centesimi

10 centesimi bistre
This shows dramatic colour differences
Sassone 14.

20 centesimi

20 centesimi indigo
Sassone 15.

40 centesimi

40 centesimi red
Sassone 16.

80 centesimi

80 centesimi yellow
Sassone 17.

3 lire

3 lire bronze
Sassone 18.


Newspaper Stamps


In 1861 both 1 centesimi and 2 centesimi stamps were issued for use on printed matter.

1 centesimi

Pair of 1 centesimi on piece
Sassone 19.

2 centesimi

2 centesimi on wrapper
Sassone 20.


Unissued Designs


A series of stamps denominated in centesimi were prepared for use in the Naples area, but were never issued. They are similar to normal Sardinian stamps, but with much clearer legends.

5 centesimi

5 centesimi green
Sassone 1.

10 centesimi

10 centesimi bistre-brown
Sassone 2.

20 centesimi

20 centesimi blue
Sassone 3.

40 centesimi

40 centesimi red
Sassone 4.


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