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Albania, 1959 Airmail Set - Zlin Z-37 Čmelák Aircraft

Albania · 1959 · 12.50L, 17L, 25L

This airmail set features the Zlin Z-37 Čmelák, a Czechoslovak agricultural aircraft, in flight. The three stamps show the plane from different angles against a simple sky background. The designs are notable for their clear depiction of the aircraft, highlighting its role in Albanian aviation.

Issued in 1959, this set reflects Albania's efforts to modernize its infrastructure, including agriculture and transportation, during its period as a socialist state aligned with the Eastern Bloc.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

scott589-591

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$35
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$30
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$25
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$15
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$5

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