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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 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.

Printing Method

Offset

Catalog Numbers

sg710
scott606
michel713

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$3
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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