Catalogue information

LastDodo number
8831391
Area
Stamps
Title
Shqipnija
Face value
50+20
Country / area
Year
1947
Month
Day
Order Number in Issue
1
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Scott number
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Dimensions / diameter
44.5 x 28.5 mm
Details

In 1939, the Albanian government, led by King Zog I, went into exile following the takeover of power that made Albania a protectorate. The outbreak of the ensuing World War II and the takeover in 1945 by the communists that turned Albania into a people's republic left Zog and his government "in exile". Although King Zog had already abdicated in 1946, he continued to claim it. As proof of this, this series was still produced in 1952, but never used postal.

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