Friday, January 23, 2026

Albania 1913-1920

 The early stamps of Albania can be quite complicated to ID given the variation of handstamps.
Genuine June 1913 Sc4-11 issues
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The key features
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In clear impressions the pupil of the eyes are evident
In the genuine, the S has flat top & bottom

Here are various genuine issues
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Another way to id genuine issues is by the feet.
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Forgeries
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The top 2 were sold by Fournier

Nov. 1913 Sc27-33
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Forgeries
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These were sold by Fournier.

1920 Sc113-120
Genuine Issues
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Forgeries
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These were sold by Fournier
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In the genuine top, the S has a rounded top.
Note discrepancies in other letters and spacing.