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  • Lot# : 4039 Bulgaria

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    25 c. black & purple, used example on 1880 entire letter from Provadilia to Varna, tied by single circle Bulgarian only PROVADILIA datestamp (16/X) in blue (datestamp with added ornaments at base) with repeated strike above. Reverse with single circle Bulgarian only VARNA arrival datestamp of the same day in greenish blue ink. One toned perforation and file folds away from the adhesive but a rare entire, probably the only first issue cover extant from this town.

    Provenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62 (May 1979), lot 2065.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF