Albania 1977 stamp – Folk Dance full set MNH
That is a colourful and popular thematic set from Albania! The 1977 Folk Dance set, sometimes listed as “National Costumes and Folk Dances” (1st Series), is a key issue from the period.
Here are the details for the complete set:
🇦🇱 Albania 1977 Folk Dance / National Costumes
- Year of Issue: 1977 (Issued August 20, 1977)
- Total Composition: The full set consists of:
- 7 Individual Stamps (depicting various folk dances and national costumes).
- 1 Souvenir Sheet (Minisheet) containing a single stamp.
- Theme/Designs: The stamps feature dynamic scenes of traditional Albanian folk dances and intricate national costumes from different regions of the country.
- Catalogue References (for the complete set of 7 stamps and 1 block):
- Michel: Mi# 1918-1924 + Block 62
- Stanley Gibbons: SG #1900-1906 (for the 7 stamps)
💰 Approximate Collector Value
Like most issues from Communist Albania, the value is relatively low due to the large quantities printed for foreign collectors, but the set is a nice thematic piece. Values are for a complete issue in excellent Mint Never Hinged (MNH) condition:
| Stamp Item | Approximate Value Range (USD) | Notes |
| Set of 7 Individual Stamps, MNH | $3.00 – $8.00 | Sometimes referred to as Scott #1799-1805. |
| Souvenir Sheet (S/S), MNH | $2.00 – $5.00 | Often Michel Block 62. |
| Complete Issue (7 Stamps + 1 S/S), MNH | $5.00 – $12.00 | The most common way this set is traded. |
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