uncommon1900-1945

Albania 1913 Skanderbeg Overprinted

Name: Albania 1913 Skanderbeg Overprinted
Brand: Albania

Albania · 1913 · 10 Para

This stamp features a portrait of Gjergj Kastrioti, known as Skanderbeg, the national hero of Albania. It is an overprint on a 1901 Turkish stamp, with a double-headed eagle and the word 'SHQIPËNIA' (Albania) printed over the original design. This issue marks the first official postage stamp of independent Albania.

Issued shortly after Albania declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in November 1912, these overprinted Turkish stamps were a provisional measure to establish a national postal service.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

portraits royalty national-heroes overprints

Catalog Numbers

sg1

scott1

michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$40

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15

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