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lot # 1587 - europe Bulgaria
1879 (July 29): Cover from Sofia to Prague, bearing first issue 1879 5 c. black & orange-yellow with 10 c. black & green (2), tied by Russian-type double circle datestamp "SOFIA / SREDETS" in black. Reverse with repeated strike of despatch datestamp as well as GIURGIU & BUCURESCI railway transit and PRAG arrival (July 14) cds's. Envelope slightly trimmed at left, but an early usage of the first issue going abroad, opinion Penev (2023).
Catalogue 298: Europe & Overseas
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