Albania 1913 Handstamped Eagle Issue

Albania · 1913 · 10 Para

This stamp features a handstamped black double-headed eagle, the national symbol of Albania, on unwatermarked white paper. It is part of the first set of stamps issued by the newly independent Provisional Government of Albania. The design is simple and utilitarian, reflecting the urgent need for postage following the country's declaration of independence.

Issued in May 1913, these were the first official postage stamps of Albania, marking its sovereignty after centuries of Ottoman rule. They were produced quickly in Vlorë to meet immediate postal needs.