Bulgaria year 1947 stamps Balkan Games set – New MNH**
The 1947 Balkan Games postage stamp set from Bulgaria consists of five stamps issued to commemorate the Balkan Games held that year in Bulgaria. The set highlights various sports featured in the games including bicycle racing, basketball, chess, and soccer, along with a stamp depicting the flags of the participating Balkan countries: Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and Yugoslavia.
Key details include:
- The chess stamp, valued at 9 leva, is notable for its white and orange-brown color and was designed by St. Kancer. It was issued on September 29, 1947, with 172,000 copies printed.
- Other stamps in the set feature vibrant illustrations of the sports events.
- The vertical inscription reads “Balkan Games 1947,” and the horizontal inscription translates to “Republic of Bulgaria.”
This set is prized by collectors for its sports and regional historical significance, marking Bulgaria’s role in hosting the Balkan Games post-World War II.
