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  • Lot# : 4139 Bulgaria

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    Catalogue# : 13/IAa+14/IIBba+16/IBa
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    Lion overprints in blue 5 pa. lilac, perf. 11½ (Type II), 5 pa. black & olive, perf. 13½ (Type I) and 10 pa. green & yellow green, perf. 11½ (Type I), used on 1885 formula reply card from Plovdiv addressed to J. B. Moens in Brussels, tied by 'Philippople' datestamps in black (9/IX). Sofia transit cds on reverse in black and front with Brussels arrival cds (Oct 18, gregorian) together with Postman's route number marking. A splendid and rare early usage in the fourth week of issue.
     
     
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF