U.S. & Worldwide Stamps & Postal History
November 18-19, 2009

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #3305
ALBANIA Albanian Locals: Elbasan Postal Stationery
1919 unused entire envelope with seal of the Elbasan finance office (Zyra e Financevet n'Elbasan) imprinted in red, with black eagle overprint, v.f. This entire dates from the early days of the Durres government when postal service was reduced to a bare minimum because of the lack of means of communication and transport. Only 500 envelopes were produced by the Elbasan finance office, few exist today,
Envelope
Catalog #Mi.U1
Catalog Value €5,000
Unsold
Lot #3306
ALBANIA Albanian Locals: Elbasan Postal Stationery
1919 (1.1) cover with seal of the Elbasan finance office (Zyra e Financevet n'Elbasan) imprinted in red, with black eagle overprint, cancelled by a "Zyra e Telegrafevet Elbasan" cds (possibly first day cancellation), v.f., with 2008 Graf cert. The cover dates from the early days of the Durres government when postal service was reduced to a bare minimum because of the lack of means of communication and transport. Only 500 envelopes were produced by the Elbasan finance office, few exist today,
Envelope
Catalog #Mi.U1
Catalog Value €6,000
Unsold

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