Italian Ancient States - Sicily 1859 - Effigy of Ferdinand II, 1/2 gr. orange, Plate II, Palermo paper, new quartine. - n. 2
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From the ancient Italian states of Sicily, this new 1859 block of four, Sassone no. 2, depicts Ferdinand II, ½-grano orange, second printing on Palermo paper, with gum intact on the two lower stamps and a Giulio Bolaffi certificate.
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Description from the seller
Regno di Sicilia
1859 - Effigy of Ferdinand II of Bourbon, facing to the right, 1/2 grano orange, II plate, Palermo paper, block of four, mint with gum, intact for the two lower specimens.
Sassone n. 2
Certificate Giulio Bolaffi
Catalogue value Sassone ASI 2026 € 28,500.00
Margins/Perforation as per scan.
Images are an integral part of the description.
Seller's Story
SPC, of which Paolo Cardillo is general partner, has been active for some years in the philatelic trade, with particular focus on the Italian area.
The company is able to provide quality products and services aimed at satisfying the various needs of the philatelic collector, even in specialized sectors.
All the collectible material offered for sale is described and documented in detail, guaranteed original and as described, no negative surprises for the buyer.
Paolo Cardillo is also a well-known philatelic expert and is the author of the book "Prove Saggi e Reprint of the II and III issue of Sardinia" which, by participating in various international competitions, has won prestigious prizes and made him famous all over the world.
SPC, of which Paolo Cardillo is general partner, has been active for some years in the philatelic trade, with particular focus on the Italian area.
The company is able to provide quality products and services aimed at satisfying the various needs of the philatelic collector, even in specialized sectors.
All the collectible material offered for sale is described and documented in detail, guaranteed original and as described, no negative surprises for the buyer.
Paolo Cardillo is also a well-known philatelic consultant and is the author of the book "Prove Saggi and Reprints of the II and III issue of Sardinia" which, by participating in various international competitions, has won prestigious prizes and made him famous all over the world.
Translated by Google TranslateRegno di Sicilia
1859 - Effigy of Ferdinand II of Bourbon, facing to the right, 1/2 grano orange, II plate, Palermo paper, block of four, mint with gum, intact for the two lower specimens.
Sassone n. 2
Certificate Giulio Bolaffi
Catalogue value Sassone ASI 2026 € 28,500.00
Margins/Perforation as per scan.
Images are an integral part of the description.
Seller's Story
SPC, of which Paolo Cardillo is general partner, has been active for some years in the philatelic trade, with particular focus on the Italian area.
The company is able to provide quality products and services aimed at satisfying the various needs of the philatelic collector, even in specialized sectors.
All the collectible material offered for sale is described and documented in detail, guaranteed original and as described, no negative surprises for the buyer.
Paolo Cardillo is also a well-known philatelic expert and is the author of the book "Prove Saggi e Reprint of the II and III issue of Sardinia" which, by participating in various international competitions, has won prestigious prizes and made him famous all over the world.
SPC, of which Paolo Cardillo is general partner, has been active for some years in the philatelic trade, with particular focus on the Italian area.
The company is able to provide quality products and services aimed at satisfying the various needs of the philatelic collector, even in specialized sectors.
All the collectible material offered for sale is described and documented in detail, guaranteed original and as described, no negative surprises for the buyer.
Paolo Cardillo is also a well-known philatelic consultant and is the author of the book "Prove Saggi and Reprints of the II and III issue of Sardinia" which, by participating in various international competitions, has won prestigious prizes and made him famous all over the world.
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Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Geographic origin
Italian Ancient States - Sicily
From (Year of oldest stamps)
1859
Condition
MH (Mint hinged), MNH (Mint never hinged)
Catalogue name + catalogue number(s) of the stamp(s)
n. 2
Title
Effigy of Ferdinand II, 1/2 gr. orange, Plate II, Palermo paper, new quartine.
Has certificate
Yes
Has expert signature
Yes
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