Thrace Allied Occupation 5 Stotinki Overprint
Thrace (Allied Occupation) · 1919 · 5 stotinki
The stamp features a left-facing portrait of Boris III of Bulgaria within an oval frame, with 'BULGARIA' and '5 STOTINKI' text. It bears a horizontal overprint 'THRACE' indicating its use during the Allied occupation.
Following World War I, Western Thrace was placed under Allied administration in 1919, leading to the overprinting of existing Bulgarian stamps for provisional use in the occupied territory. This stamp reflects the transitional period before the region was ceded to Greece.
Printing Method
Engraved
License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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