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  • Lot# : 1283 Bulgaria

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    1879: 10 c. black & deep green, a used example on 1886 local Printed Matter cover and complete contents, tied by light strike of 'Star in Circle' handstamp with bilingual Sofia datestamp below. A late usage on cover with complete Printed Invitation from the Marshall of the Palace to the Palace Church to celebrate Holy Week / Easter (Easter fell on April 25, gregorian) and the invitation is dated April 11 (julian calendar). An extremely rare cover.

    Note: The Palace Post Office functioned from November 2, 1884 but special cancels were only introduced in 1890.
    Starting bid : 1,750 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF