Quick History This country of a million people (1930) is located in southeastern Europe with Tirana the capital. Albania's modern stamp history began when the Prince fled at the beginning of WW1, and Albania was declared an independent country by Italian General Ferrero. But interestingly in 1928, it was declared a Monarchy, and President Ahmed Zogu was then a king. In April, 1939, Italy invaded resulting in occupation stamps being issued. Albania declared its' independence in 1943. 1913 Scott 37 10q rose red "Skanderbeg (George Castriota)" Into the Deep Blue The 2011 Scott Classic Specialized catalogue has, for Albania 1913-1940, 301 regular, 8 semi-postal, 53 air post, 2 special delivery, and 39 postage due descriptions. Total = 403. Of those, the stamps that were issued prior to 1922, none are as low as CV$1+; while after 1922, 99 are CV
Quick History This country of a million people (1930) is located in southeastern Europe with Tirana the capital. Albania's modern stamp history began when the Prince fled at the beginning of WW1, and Albania was declared an independent country by Italian General Ferrero. But interestingly in 1928, it was declared a Monarchy, and President Ahmed Zogu was then a king. In April, 1939, Italy invaded resulting in occupation stamps being issued. Albania declared its' independence in 1943. 1913 Scott 37 10q rose red "Skanderbeg (George Castriota)" Into the Deep Blue The 2011 Scott Classic Specialized catalogue has, for Albania 1913-1940, 301 regular, 8 semi-postal, 53 air post, 2 special delivery, and 39 postage due descriptions. Total = 403. Of those, the stamps that were issued prior to 1922, none are as low as CV$1+; while after 1922, 99 are CV
Albania Date of Issue: 9th October 2014 two stamps (100.- and 150.- ALL) both stamps are issued in a mini-sheet of 8 stamps (4 of each) both stamps are also issued in a souvenir-sheet of 2 stamps (1 of each) and a vignette (numbered 5001-7000). both stamps are also issued in a booklet containing a souvenir-sheet of 2 stamps (1 of each) and a vignette (numbered 0001-5000)
Quick History This country of a million people (1930) is located in southeastern Europe with Tirana the capital. Albania's modern stamp history began when the Prince fled at the beginning of WW1, and Albania was declared an independent country by Italian General Ferrero. But interestingly in 1928, it was declared a Monarchy, and President Ahmed Zogu was then a king. In April, 1939, Italy invaded resulting in occupation stamps being issued. Albania declared its' independence in 1943. 1913 Scott 37 10q rose red "Skanderbeg (George Castriota)" Into the Deep Blue The 2011 Scott Classic Specialized catalogue has, for Albania 1913-1940, 301 regular, 8 semi-postal, 53 air post, 2 special delivery, and 39 postage due descriptions. Total = 403. Of those, the stamps that were issued prior to 1922, none are as low as CV$1+; while after 1922, 99 are CV
Quick History This country of a million people (1930) is located in southeastern Europe with Tirana the capital. Albania's modern stamp history began when the Prince fled at the beginning of WW1, and Albania was declared an independent country by Italian General Ferrero. But interestingly in 1928, it was declared a Monarchy, and President Ahmed Zogu was then a king. In April, 1939, Italy invaded resulting in occupation stamps being issued. Albania declared its' independence in 1943. 1913 Scott 37 10q rose red "Skanderbeg (George Castriota)" Into the Deep Blue The 2011 Scott Classic Specialized catalogue has, for Albania 1913-1940, 301 regular, 8 semi-postal, 53 air post, 2 special delivery, and 39 postage due descriptions. Total = 403. Of those, the stamps that were issued prior to 1922, none are as low as CV$1+; while after 1922, 99 are CV
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