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Albanian Postage Stamp Anniversary
common1945-1980

Albanian Postage Stamp Anniversary

Albania · 1962 · 12.50 Lek

This stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first Albanian postage stamp. The design features a stamp-on-stamp motif, showcasing the 1913 10 Para stamp which depicted a double-headed eagle and Skanderbeg's helmet.

Issued in 1962 under the People's Socialist Republic of Albania, this stamp celebrates a key milestone in the nation's postal history, harking back to the period just after its independence from the Ottoman Empire.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg713
scott605
michel720

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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.