Bulgaria Philatelic Appraisal

Bulgarian Post 60th Anniversary Stamp (1 Leva)

This is a commemorative postage stamp from Bulgaria, issued in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Bulgarian Post, dating from 1879 to 1939. The stamp features a central motif with a crowned post horn, which is a traditional symbol for postal services. Radiating lines emanate from behind the post horn, suggesting communication or transmission, further emphasized by stylized lightning bolts or arrows pointing outwards from the central design. The denomination '1 лв' (1 Leva) is prominently displayed in both upper corners. Along the top edge, in Cyrillic script, are the words '60 Г.БЪЛГ.ПОЩА 1879-1939', translating to '60 Years Bulgarian Post 1879-1939'. The bottom border reads 'ЦАРСТВО БЪЛГАРИЯ', meaning 'Kingdom of Bulgaria'. The stamp is predominantly green on a light background, indicating a single-color printing process. It has perforated edges, typical of postage stamps, and appears to be in an unfranked, unused condition, suggested by the absence of any cancellation marks. The printing quality appears fine, with crisp lines and clear text, indicative of standard philatelic production. There are no visible major condition issues such as tears, creases, or significant discoloration. Its age places it within the pre-World War II era, which can be of interest to collectors.