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Lot# 1561 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 1561 Bulgaria

    Russo-Turkish War 1878: Serbian Military Forces, a Military Official letter mailed without charge from Vidin, Bulgaria to Belgrade, Serbia, struck with Serbian circular "VOJNA POSTA / VRHOVNE KOMANDE" circular datestamp (June 9) in black. Serbian Forces served alongside the Russians during the Russo-Turkish War, having been beaten by the Turks in September 1876 at Aleksinatz and in October at Djunis. Rare and very fine cover.rnrnProvenance: Argyll Etkin, London, May 1979.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF