"Airmail Overprints" - red overprint on 2 leva BK 204, green overprint on 10 leva BK 208 - two postage stamps.
📅 Issue Date: 15.04.1928
BC 218
BC 219
Regular Stamp
2 items
Short Description:
Overprinted with the figure of an Aeroplan, with the inscription "Airmail 1927". In order not to affect the portrait of Tsar Boris III, on 218 an aeroplaner is overprinted above the nominal value. However, it remains 2 leva.
Total MNH price:
44.48 €
Total Used/CTO price:
32.72 €
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◀ Back to 1928
🏷 Main Products of the Series
BC 218
MI BG 207
Regular Stamp
MNH: 3.58 €
Used/CTO: 2.05 €
| Nominal | red on 2 leva |
| Artist | Doncho Zankov |
| Printing | 200,000 |
| Perforation | Linear 11 1/2 |
BC 219
MI BG 209
Regular Stamp
MNH: 40.90 €
Used/CTO: 30.68 €
| Nominal | green on 10 leva |
| Artist | Hristo Lozev |
| Printing | 100,000 |
| Perforation | Linear 11 1/2 |
Additional Information ▼
There are stamps from 219 with both linear and comb perforations. See the note on the issue and use of 216-217. 218-219 were issued additionally to provide the necessary denominations for airmail correspondence abroad. All overprinted quantities of 218-219 were handed over to "BUNAVAD". The company also sold the unused stamps to stamp dealers abroad.