Description: This rare imperforate cinderella stamp belongs to the low-value tier of the historic series prepared for the unrecognized Mirdita Republic (Republic of Mirdita), a fleeting breakaway state in northern Albania. The central vignette features a handstruck illustration of the classic Albanian double-headed heraldic eagle, printed entirely in a muted emerald-green ink against a coarse, light-tan cream paper backing. A rigid typographic box grid tightly frames the central emblem, with the top bar reading "VETËKEVERRIA" (Self-Government) and the right border displaying "E MIRDITIËS" (of Mirdita). The left side contains the vertical inscription "POSTA" (Post), while the bottom compartment states the regional currency unit "QINTAR". The numerical denomination 5 is explicitly housed inside small square panels positioned in all four outer corners of the layout. This specific specimen features two distinct overprints: a prominent, heavy black typographic "TAKSE" (Postage Due) overprint stamped across the eagle's breast, and a vertical black bar cancellation completely blocking out the left "POSTA" text box.
Circa: 1921
Condition: Unused - hinged
Notes:
This 5-qintar variety serves as another essential low-denomination value within this fascinating, unrecognized local fantasy set. Philatelists classify the thick black bar running vertically over the word "POSTA" as a specialized transitional modification meant to permanently convert a standard postage design into a dedicated fiscal or postage due label before the "TAKSE" stamp was applied. Because the rebel government collapsed under central Albanian pressure within a matter of months, these sheets were ultimately diverted to the European collector market, likely printed in Munich by philatelic promoters looking to capitalize on regional unrest.