Lithuania First Independence Period Stamp Collection (20 different)

Lithuania · 1918 · Various

A collection of 20 different used stamps from Lithuania's first period of independence, spanning from 1918 to 1940. These early issues often feature national symbols, historical figures, and the Lithuanian coat of arms, representing the nation's newfound sovereignty after World War I. The specific stamps in the collection will vary.

Following the collapse of the Russian Empire in World War I, Lithuania declared its independence in 1918, leading to the issuance of its first postage stamps. This period of sovereignty lasted until the Soviet occupation in 1940.