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 mail carrier on a motorcycle delivering mail. This juxtaposition highlights the evolution of the Albanian postal service over nearly 50 years.
Issued in 1962 during the communist era of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania, this stamp was part of a series celebrating the nation's postal history and promoting the hobby of philately.
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