Albania was part of the Turkish Empire until it was declared independent in 1912 and became a Republic in 1925. After being occupied by first Italy and then Germany during the 2^nd World War, the country became known as the People’s Republic of Albania in 1946.  The People’s Republic was dissolved in 1991 and since then the country has been known as the Republic of Albania.

The country is situated in south eastern Europe.  It has sea borders with the Ionian and Adriatic Seas.  Its land borders are with Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, northern Macedonia in the east and Greece to the south.  The capital city is Tirana.

The first stamps were issued in 1913.  Postage stamps from Albania are inscribed Shqiperia, Shqiperise and Shqiptare.

1913

Tax Stamp

No Ref

Unused (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1922

Views Series

SG # 145

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

1927

President Ahmed Zogu Series (later King Zog I)

SG # 216

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1939

Various Scenes Series

SG # 356

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

SG # 358

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

SG # 359

Used (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

1952

Cinderella Stamp?

Unused (NH)

Unable to find in SG

 

 

1940

Air Series

SG # 368

Used (Hinged)

 

 

1969

450th Death Anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci Series

SG # 1309

Unused (Hinged)

 

 

 

 

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