Lot# 7355 - Auction 234-243
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Lot# : 7355 Bulgaria
Austrian P.O. in Sofia 1860: Cover from Sofia to the Russian Consul in Philippopel / Filipopoli, sent prepaid and struck with FRANCO and circular SOFIA datestamp (9/3) in black (Tchilinghirian fig. 864, 865). Fresh and fine, mail from Sofia is surprisingly scarce due to a small illiterate population and the town not being situated on the Danube. Opinion Todd (2015).rnProvenance: Collection 'Lion of the Balkans', Corinphila sale 201, May 2015, lot 8221.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : not sold