Lot# 5001 - Auction 257-264
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Lot# : 5001 Bulgaria
1879 (May): 5 c. black on yellow and 10 c. black on green, fine examples used on 1881 entire letter to Varna, tied by Cyrillic TIRNOVO single ring datestamps in blue (June 5) with information strike above. Reverse with bilingual 'Tirnovo' cds in blue (same day) and Varna arrival cds (June 7). A magnificent first issue entire in wonderful quality. Signed Renato Mondolfo, Herbert Bloch.rnProvenance: Collection Franz See, Corinphila sale 62, May 1979, lot 2080.Starting bid : 2,000 CHFHammer price : 12,500 CHF