Italian Post Offices in Albania, Overprinted 'ALBANIA'
Italian Post Offices in Albania · 1902 · 25c
This stamp is an Italian definitive from the 'Umberto I' series, specifically the 25 centesimi blue, overprinted in black with the word 'ALBANIA'. The overprint was applied to regular Italian stamps for use in post offices established by Italy in Albanian port cities.
At the turn of the 20th century, several European powers, including Italy and Austria-Hungary, operated post offices in the Ottoman Empire's Albanian territories to facilitate trade and extend their influence.
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