Deltiology
Deltiology is the collection and study of postcards. Albanian postcards have a special historical and cultural value, reflecting landscapes, monuments, personalities and important events of Albanian history from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day.
What is Deltiology?
Deltiology is the collection and study of postcards. The term comes from the Greek "deltion" (small card) and "logos" (study). Deltological collectors collect postcards of historical, geographical, and artistic interest.
Albanian Postcards
- Postcards from the Ottoman period (before 1912)
- Postcards from the Independence period (1912–1920)
- Kingdom period (1928–1939)
- World War II period
- Postcards from the Socialist period
Cultural Value
Postcards are unique visual documents that preserve views of Albanian cities, villages, and monuments as they once were. They serve as valuable historical and ethnographic resources for researchers and collectors.