Kosovo year 2011 Architecture stamps – Old Mills FDC set

In Kosovo, 2011 marked a release.

The Architecture stamps – Old Mills FDC set was issued.

On November 22, 2011, Posta e Kosovës issued an architectural thematic series titled ‘Old Mills’.

Architecture stamps – Old Mills, in Albanian Mullinjtë e vjetër, documents traditional stone watermills across the country.

Issue Specifications

• Date of Issue: November 22, 2011
• Theme: Cultural Heritage / Architecture – Historic Watermills
• Printing Process: Offset lithography by Leoprint
• Perforation: Comb 13 x 13

Set values. Next, set subjects.

• €0.50 – Old Mill (Traditional Stone Watermill): Depicts a stone watermill featuring traditional masonry architecture from Kosovo’s rural regions (designed by K. Zhjeqi).
• €0.70 – Old Mill with Arched Water Outlet: Shows a stone watermill structure with a prominent arched stone culvert for water discharge (designed by S. Bërlajolli).
• €1.00 – Wooden/Stone Mill Mechanism Structure: Features a complex multi-story timber and stone watermill construction showing external wheel elements and grain storage framing (designed by I. Sadiku).
• €2.00 Souvenir Sheet / Miniature Sheet: Issued alongside the base set, featuring an expanded scene with river landscapes and mountain backdrops.