Albania 1962 Airmail, Mi-26 Biplane over Tirana

Name: Albania 1962 Airmail, Mi-26 Biplane over Tirana
Brand: Albania

Albania · 1962 · 12.50 Lek

This airmail stamp features a Soviet-era Polikarpov Po-2 (also known as the U-2) biplane flying over a cityscape, likely Tirana, the capital of Albania. The design combines themes of modern aviation and national progress, typical for the period. The denomination is 12.50 Lek.

Issued in 1962, this stamp reflects the People's Socialist Republic of Albania's focus on modernization and its ties within the Eastern Bloc, utilizing Soviet-designed aircraft for its postal and transport needs.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

aviation aircraft biplane airmail cityscape

Catalog Numbers

scottC59

michel604

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

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.