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Albania 1959 Shipping and Ports
common1945-1980

Albania 1959 Shipping and Ports

Albania · 1959 · Various (Lek)

This set of three stamps showcases Albania's maritime industry. The designs feature a passenger ship at the port of Durrës, a cargo ship being loaded with a crane, and a fishing boat. The stamps highlight the importance of shipping and trade to the country's economy during this period.

Issued in 1959 by the People's Republic of Albania, this set promoted the country's post-war industrial and infrastructural development, particularly its modernized ports and shipping capabilities.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg730-732
scott589-591
michel664-666

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$35
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$30
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$25
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$15
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$5

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