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Over 5,800 Bulgarian Postage Stamps Featured in New Online Catalog

From Dnevnik · () Bulgarian

Translated from Bulgarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement New plan
  • Bulgaria has digitized over 5,800 postage stamps, creating a new online catalog of its philatelic history.
  • The electronic gallery, launched by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, covers Bulgarian stamp issuance from 1879 to the present day.
  • This initiative makes a significant part of the country's postal heritage accessible online.

Bulgaria has launched a new online catalog featuring over 5,800 digitized postage stamps, offering a comprehensive digital archive of the nation's philatelic history. The Ministry of Transport and Communications announced the initiative, which aims to preserve and promote Bulgaria's rich postal heritage.

The electronic gallery, titled "The Electronic Philatelic Gallery," meticulously documents Bulgarian stamp issuance from 1879 up to the current day. This extensive collection provides a visual and historical record of the country's development, significant events, and cultural milestones as represented on its stamps.

This digitization project makes a substantial portion of Bulgaria's postal legacy accessible to a global audience. Researchers, collectors, and enthusiasts can now explore this unique historical resource online, gaining insights into Bulgarian history and artistry through its postage stamps.

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Originally published by Dnevnik in Bulgarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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