Bulgaria Appraisal

Bulgarian Sunflower Postage Stamp (15 ct.)

This item is a Bulgarian postage stamp, prominently featuring a stylized sunflower against a solid red background. The stamp has a rectangular shape with visible perforations along its edges, indicating it is unused or in mint condition as no postmark is evident. The primary color scheme is red and white, with the red forming the main design elements and the white acting as the background and outlining to allow the design to stand out. At the top of the stamp, the word "BULGARIE" is printed in white capital letters, set against a red band. To the right of the sunflower's head, the denomination "15" is clearly visible in white, with "CT." (likely an abbreviation for Centimes or Cents) below it, all within a red rectangular box. The central design depicts a large sunflower with its characteristic petals and a circular center, along with some foliage or leaves below it. The style is somewhat simplistic yet effective in conveying the subject matter. At the bottom of the stamp, the word "БЪЛГАРИЯ" (Bulgaria in Cyrillic) is printed in white capital letters within another red band. The overall condition appears good, with crisp edges and no apparent tears or creasing, though the image quality is slightly blurry, making it difficult to ascertain minute details of wear or surface condition. The perforations appear intact and uniform. This stamp would likely date from the mid-20th century, given the design aesthetics and the use of 'CT.' as a denomination.