Bulgaria 1879 5 Centimes Black & Yellow, Coat of Arms
Bulgaria · 1879 · 5 Centimes
This stamp features the Bulgarian coat of arms, a crowned lion rampant, within a simple, elegant frame. The design is bicolored, with the central vignette in black and the surrounding frame in yellow. This was part of the first series of postage stamps issued by the newly autonomous Principality of Bulgaria.
Issued in 1879, this stamp marks a significant moment in Bulgarian history, symbolizing the nation's newfound sovereignty after centuries of Ottoman rule, established by the Treaty of Berlin in 1878.
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