1914, from Vlone to Smichow (Bohemia), franked with 2 Qint
orange-red (2) and 5 Qint green Skanderbeg issue, each with black
handstamped
1914, from Vlone to Smichow (Bohemia), franked with 2 Qint
orange-red (2) and 5 Qint green Skanderbeg issue, each with black
handstamped surcharge 5 PARA or 10 PARA, circular date stamp VLONE
partially visible, mounted on picture postcard published by Purger
& Co. München (No. 13816) depicting panoramic view of Valona, early
usage during first national postal period after Albanian
independence, transitional currency period with rare mixed
surcharge franking, scarce international usage during the brief
reign of Prince Wilhelm of Wied and the final phase of
foreign-organized administration prior to World War I, highly
collectable for first-issue or independence-era specialists, ex
Kugel, XF! Estimate 400€.
