Parma
Tuesday, June 1, 1852.
Parma, Scott #1
Imperforate, colored paper, no watermark, typography.
Printed by Stefano Rossi-Ubaldi.
| Date | Description | # printed | Scott # |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 1852 | 5 centesimi yellow | 455,000 | 1 |
| June 1, 1852 | 10 centesimi white | 385,000 | 2 |
| June 1, 1852 | 15 centesimi pink | 680,000 | 3 |
| June 2, 1852 | 25 centesimi violet | 160,000 | 4 |
| June 3, 1852 | 40 centesimi blue | 130,000 | 5 |
All issue quantities are approximate.
Joined the unified Italy on March 18, 1860. Stamps of Sardinia were valid until Italy issued stamps on February 24, 1862.
Stamps from the second printing, with colored printing on white paper, are much scarcer.
The 40 centesimi was not printed on white paper.
All Parma stamps were invalid after July 31, 1859.
Much more information is available in both Italian and English at Antichi Stati Italiani.
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