In 1968, Bulgaria issued a commemorative set of postage stamps to mark the 90th Anniversary of the Liberation from Turkish Rule. This historical event is celebrated as the end of Ottoman rule and the re-establishment of Bulgaria as an autonomous state.
Stamp Set Details
- Year of Issue: 1968
- Commemoration: 90th Anniversary of the Liberation from the Turks (Ottoman Rule)
- Number of Stamps in Set: 5
- Common Catalog Numbers: Michel 1779-1783, Yvert 1571-1575, Scott 1645-1649
- Date of Issue: January 21, 1968
- Perforation: 11
- Theme: Each stamp features artworks and historical scenes connected to the liberation, including significant battles and cultural symbols such as the “Samara Flag”.
Notable Stamp Designs
- Flag of Samara: A stamp in the set depicts the famous Samara flag, a symbol of Bulgaria’s fight for liberation, with artwork by J. Veschin.
- Historical Paintings: Other stamps feature paintings from Bulgaria’s National Gallery and illustrate key moments of the Russo-Turkish War and related liberation scenes.
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