Albania 1945 Provisional Government Overprint

Name: Albania 1945 Provisional Government Overprint
Brand: Albania

Albania · 1945 · 1q

This stamp is an overprint on a previous Albanian issue. The overprint reads 'QEVERIA DEMOKRATIKE E SHQIPERISE' (Democratic Government of Albania) and features a double-headed eagle, signifying the establishment of the new provisional government after World War II.

Issued in early 1945, this series marks the transition of power in Albania following the end of German occupation and the rise of the communist-led Democratic Government under Enver Hoxha.

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Themes

overprint provisional-government post-war

Catalog Numbers

sg422

scott326

michel434

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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

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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