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Albania 1962 Postage Stamp Day
common1945-1980

Albania 1962 Postage Stamp Day

Albania · 1962 · 12.50 Lek

This stamp commemorates Postage Stamp Day in Albania. The design features a stamp-on-stamp motif, showcasing Albania's first postage stamp from 1913, which depicted a double-headed eagle, alongside a modern letter and post horn.

Issued during the communist period under Enver Hoxha, this stamp promoted philately and celebrated the nation's postal history, connecting the contemporary postal service back to its origins after independence.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg706
scott604
michel713

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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