Albania, 1913 Coat of Arms and Double-Headed Eagle

Name: Albania, 1913 Coat of Arms and Double-Headed Eagle
Brand: Albania

Albania · 1913 · 10 Para

This stamp features the double-headed eagle, a prominent symbol of Albania, set within an ornamental frame. Above the eagle is the Skanderbeg helmet, another key national emblem. The denomination '10 PARA' is inscribed at the bottom, representing the currency of the time.

Issued in 1913, this was among the very first postage stamps of Albania, released shortly after the country declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

coat-of-arms heraldry eagles birds

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$18

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$12

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.