very rare1900-1945

Albania 1913 Double-Headed Eagle Overprint

Name: Albania 1913 Double-Headed Eagle Overprint
Brand: Albania
Availability: InStock

Albania · 1913 · 50 Qintar on 10 Para

This stamp features a bold black overprint of the Albanian double-headed eagle and the new denomination on a Turkish stamp. The overprint signifies the establishment of Albanian postal autonomy. The base stamp is a 10 Para stamp of the Ottoman Empire.

Issued in 1913, this stamp marks a pivotal moment following Albania's declaration of independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912. The use of overprinted Turkish stamps was a practical measure to create postage for the new provisional government.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

heraldry eagles overprints coats-of-arms

Catalog Numbers

sg15

scott15

michel15

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1,500

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,200

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$900

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$600

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$300

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