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Lot# 7324 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 7324 Bulgaria

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    1867/78: 3 s. green, used on complete example of the "Neologist" Greek language Newspaper, issue for May 14, 1882 mailed to Cambridge, England, tied by bold strike of three line dated RUSTSCHUK circular datestamp (May 31) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 878). Some peripheral aging but an exceptional and very rare usage: in all probability the sole known Newspaper franking from Bulgaria. Opinion Todd (2014).rnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 1747.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold