Albania, 1913
Stamp issued to commemorate Gjergj Kastriota (also known as Skanderbeg) leader of the Albanian army during the second half of the 15th century. The country formed part of the Ottoman Turkish Empire until 1912, when during the First Balkan War, Albania’s rulers proclaimed the country’s independence.
| Title | 5 qint Gjergj Kastriota, "Skandërbeg" |
|---|---|
| Inventory number | MGPB 000022 |
| Dating | 1913 |
| Provenance | Albania |
| Dimensions | 3 x 2.4 cm |
| Material |
paper (fiber product) |
| Technique | printing (process) |
| Inscriptions |
SHQIPËNIA E LIRË / SKANDËRBERGU MBRETI I SHQIPËTARËVET / GJERGJI KASTRIOTI / 5 QINT. 5 V[...] / -2[...] / S[...] |
| Bibliography |
Museo Postal y Filatélico de Barcelona. Catálogo ilustrado de la valiosa e importante colección de sellos de correo de Ramón de Marull Huguet donada a la Ciudad de Barcelona e instalada en el Palacio de la Virreina. Segona edició. Barcelona: 1962. |
