Maxicard Peoples Theater Ivan Vazov, Sofia

 

Yt:BG 524

Stamp: Bulgaria, Sofia National Theatre issue, face value 50 stotinki. The stamp depicts the neoclassical facade of the Ivan Vazov National Theatre, framed by two tall, slender trees, part of a series highlighting major architectural monuments. Issued in 28.11.1948

Postmark: Circular date stamp — “СОФИЯ / -2.V.48 - 8 / SOFIA”. The cancellation originates from the capital city, Sofia, and is dated May 2, 1948. The cancellation is contemporary with the period of issue.

Postcard: Real photo antique postcard depicting a wide-angle view of the Sofia National Theatre (Naroden teatr). The monochrome photograph captures the building's grandeur, including its monumental portico with six columns and the surrounding public square with pedestrians. The lower margin includes titles in Bulgarian (СОФИЯ - Народният театър). 

Concordance:

Thematic: Excellent thematic concordance. Both the stamp and the postcard illustrate the same specific building: the Ivan Vazov National Theatre in Sofia. The visual representation on the stamp is a direct artistic interpretation of the architectural reality shown in the photograph, ensuring complete thematic identity.

Geographic: Absolute geographic concordance. The building depicted is located in Sofia, the postage stamp was issued for use in Bulgaria, and the postmark originates from the Sofia post office. All elements are tied to the same specific urban location.

Temporal: Strong temporal concordance. The cancellation dated May 1948 occurs less than a year after the stamp's initial release in November 1947. The postcard is of a contemporary style, reflecting the architectural and social environment of the mid-20th century.

Maxicard Peoples Theater Ivan Vazov, Sofia

Yt:BG 530

Stamp: Bulgaria, Sofia National Theatre issue (Buildings definitive series), face value 4 leva. The stamp depicts the neoclassical facade of the Ivan Vazov National Theatre, framed by two tall, slender trees. This architectural series highlights major monuments of the young republic. Issued in 26.09.1947.

Postmark: Circular date stamp — “-2.V.48 - 8 / SOFIA”. The cancellation originates from the capital city, Sofia, and is dated May 2, 1948. This date falls within the standard period of postal use for this definitive series.

Postcard: Real photo antique postcard depicting a wide-angle view of the Sofia National Theatre (Naroden teatr). The monochrome photograph captures the building's grandeur, including its monumental portico with six columns and the surrounding public square with pedestrians and vintage street lighting. The lower margin includes titles in Bulgarian, French, and German. 

Concordance:

Thematic: Excellent thematic concordance. Both the stamp and the postcard illustrate the same specific building: the Ivan Vazov National Theatre in Sofia. The visual representation on the stamp is a direct artistic interpretation of the architectural reality shown in the photograph, ensuring complete thematic identity.

Geographic: Absolute geographic concordance. The building depicted is located in Sofia, the postage stamp was issued for use in Bulgaria, and the postmark originates from the Sofia post office. All elements are tied to the same specific urban location.

Temporal: Strong temporal concordance. The cancellation dated May 1948 occurs less than a year after the stamp's initial release in September 1947. The postcard is of a contemporary style, reflecting the architectural and social environment of the mid-20th century.

Vassil Evstatiev Aprilov 100th death anniversary maxicard

 

Yt:BG 549

Stamp: Bulgaria, commemorative issue, blue tonalities, face value 1 лев (lev). (Issued 19/10/1947)

The design features a classical engraved portrait of Vasil Aprilov, accompanied by decorative elements typical of Bulgarian mid‑20th‑century commemorative stamps. The inscription includes Народна Република България (“People’s Republic of Bulgaria”) and Aprilov’s name in Cyrillic.

Postmark: Circular datestamp (CDS) from Gabrovo – Bulgaria (Габрово), with readable date 19.X.1947.

The cancellation corresponds to the town most intimately associated with Vasil Aprilov and matches the commemorative theme celebrating the 100th anniversary (1847–1947) of his death.

Postcard:

Commemorative illustrated postcard marking “1847–1947”, dedicated to Vasil Evstatiev Aprilov, Bulgarian educator and cultural figure.

Additionally, a black commemorative cachet appears in the upper right, bearing the inscription 1847–1947, along with emblematic motifs related to Gabrovo’s educational heritage.

Concordance

Thematic: Excellent thematic concordance. Both the stamp and the postcard celebrate Vasil Aprilov, focusing on his educational and cultural legacy in Bulgaria. The shared portraiture and the anniversary inscriptions reinforce the unified maximaphilic theme.

Geographic: Strong geographic concordance. Aprilov’s life and work are historically anchored in Gabrovo.The stamp is Bulgarian, the postcard is Bulgarian, and the cancellation is from Gabrovo—the most appropriate locality for a postal tribute to Aprilov. This results in a geographically optimal maximaphilic match.

Temporal: Excellent temporal concordance. The cancellation date 19 October 1947 aligns precisely with the centenary commemoration (1847–1947) indicated on both the stamp and the postcard.

The postmark falls within the valid postal period of the issue and corresponds exactly to the commemorative intent.