Kosovo stamps year 2008 Albanian alphabet centenary imperforated set

Kosovo stamps year 2008 Albanian alphabet centenary imperforated set MNH

The Kosovo postal administration (Posta e Kosovës) issued a commemorative stamp in 2008 to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Congress of Manastir (Bitola), which codified the modern Albanian Alphabet.

Here are the key details about the stamp:

• Issue Date: The stamp was released on November 14, 2008.
• Theme: 100th Anniversary of the Albanian Alphabet (Shqipja Alfabeti)
• Denomination: The face value of the stamp was €1 (1 Euro).
• Design: The design celebrated the cultural and historical significance of the alphabet’s unification. While specific imagery can vary, it typically features:
  • Text/Script elements related to the Albanian alphabet.
  • Symbolic references to the Congress of Manastir.
• Format: The issue was generally a single commemorative stamp, although it may have been released in a small sheetlet or in both perforated and highly collectible imperforated versions.

The issuing of this stamp was part of the first wave of philatelic releases by Kosovo following its declaration of independence in February 2008.