Serbia kingdom postage stamps lot year 1896 -1901 MH
That’s a very specific and interesting period in Serbian philately! The years 1896-1901 fall entirely within the reign of King Alexander I Obrenović (1889-1903) and cover two key definitive stamp issues, as well as some provisional overprints.
Here is a breakdown of the stamps you would typically find in a lot from the Serbia Kingdom during this time:
👑 Key Stamp Issues (1896–1901)
The stamps from this period mainly feature the portrait of King Alexander I and are denominated in Para (ПAPA) and Dinars (ДИН).
| Issue Year | Key Features (Scott/Michel Catalogue) | Denominations |
| 1894-1900 | Definitive Issue on Granite Paper. This series, often referred to as the second definitive issue of King Alexander, was printed on a distinctive granite paper (paper containing colored silk threads). These stamps were in circulation during the first part of your specified period. | 1 Para to 1 Dinar |
| 1896 & 1898 | New Printing on Ordinary Paper. The 1 Para value (and later others) were reprinted on ordinary, non-granite paper. Philatelists differentiate between the paper types for this issue. | Primarily low Para values |
| 1900-1901 | Provisional Overprints. These are often the most complex and interesting stamps in the lot. Due to shortages, existing stamps were overprinted with new values or inscriptions. | E.g., 10 Para on 20 Para, 15 Para on 1 Dinar, etc. |
| 1901-1902 | Definitive Issue (Third King Alexander Issue). These stamps have a slightly different design or printing quality than the earlier 1894-1900 set and were used just before and after 1901. | 1 Para to 5 Dinars |
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