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  • Lot# : 4110 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : 17+51+52+65a
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    5 st. green on greenish postal stationery card sent registered to Sofia with 1901 2 st. and 3 st. and 1903 10 on 15 st., all tied on despatch by bilingual KNEZHA datestamps (24/II) with registration cachet above. On arrival the card was directed to the 'Postal Bureau in Sofia' either to insure delivery or because the address was insufficient. The Bureau applied a Large Lion 15 st. deep lilac-purple & violet rose which was tied by rare oval BUREAU DE POSTE bilingual cachet in violet. The card was delivered safely as it bears a '16' route marking on front. A rare posthumous usage of the Large Lion issue, demonetised to the public in 1901.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF