Used 10 Centesimi Italian Stamp Eagle With Crown And Savoy Shield Appraisal

Used 10 Centesimi Italian Stamp, Eagle with Crown and Savoy Shield

This is a rectangular, vertically oriented postage stamp featuring a prominent design of an eagle with outstretched wings, surmounted by a crown. The eagle grasps a shield or escutcheon on its chest, which appears to contain a cross, likely representing the House of Savoy. The dominant color of the design elements, including the eagle and surrounding ornate scrolls, is a reddish-brown or terracotta hue, set against a lighter, possibly off-white or cream background. At the top of the stamp, the words "POSTE ITALIANE" are visible in capitalized serif lettering. The denomination "CEN 10" is clearly printed at the bottom center, with 'CEN' being an abbreviation for Centesimi. The stamp exhibits perforation along all four edges, indicating it was separated from a sheet. A heavy, dark ink cancellation mark diagonally crosses the lower half of the stamp, obscuring some of the design and the denomination. This cancellation suggests the stamp has been used for postage. The visible portions of the cancellation mark are black and appear to be a postmark, possibly showing partial letters or numbers, but are illegible due to the heavy application. The overall condition appears consistent with a used stamp of considerable age, with some minor discoloration potentially present in the lighter areas. The clarity of the printed details is fair despite the cancellation.