Albania Government in Exile: Winston Churchill & Franklin D. Roosevelt

Name: Albania Government in Exile: Winston Churchill & Franklin D. Roosevelt
Brand: Albania

Albania · 1949 · Various

This set of stamps was issued by the Albanian government-in-exile. The designs feature portraits of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, key Allied leaders during World War II. These stamps were intended to raise funds and assert the legitimacy of the exiled government.

Following the communist takeover in Albania after World War II, a government-in-exile was formed by anti-communist groups. These stamps were a form of propaganda and a fundraising tool, though they were not valid for postage within Albania.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

famous-people politicians world-war-ii government-in-exile

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$20

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$16

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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