Albania, 1913 Flag Overprint
Albania · 1913 · 10 Para
This stamp features a black double-headed eagle, the national symbol of Albania, overprinted on a 1908 Turkish 10 Para stamp. The overprint signifies the establishment of Albanian postal independence. The original Turkish stamp shows the tughra (monogram) of Sultan Abdul Hamid II.
Issued in 1913, this stamp marks Albania's declaration of independence from the Ottoman Empire in late 1912. It is considered the first official postage stamp of Albania.
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