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Lot# 1577 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 1577 Bulgaria

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    ROPIT 1881: Entire letter sent unpaid from the ROPiT Office in Varna to the ROPiT Office in Burgas, struck with oval framed "R.O.P.I.T / VARNA" datestamp (Sept 10) in greenish-black (Tchilinghirian unrecorded - but of the Burgas type) on reverse and blue crayon "T" at left, obverse with "R.O.P.I.T. / BURGAS" arrival of the following day, a most unusual usage between two Bulgarian ROPiT offices. A remarkable and unique rarity from this small ROPiT Office. Certificate Mikulski (1991).rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Pavlovsk', Corinphila sale 92, 2-9 March 1996, lot 4759.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF