tradition and experience in classic philately since 1919

Lot# 1285 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 1285 Bulgaria

    1 / 1
    Catalogue# : 3+5
    Download main picture Share
    1879: 25 c. black & lilac (2) used in combination with 1 fr. black & red on registered cover to London, cancelled by small cyrillic SOFIA (1/10, julian) datestamp in blue with information strike above. Franked at 150 centimes: five times rate + registration fee of 25 centimes, with oval 'London / registered' datestamp on front (Oct 22, gregorian) in red. Reverse with SOFIA datestamp in blue and Cyrillic Rustchouk 'Pycce' datestamp (5/10) transit in blue. Slightly trimmed at top of no significance, a very rare cover - probably the highest recorded rate for a First Issue Bulgarian cover. An Exhibition item.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 16,000 CHF