Bulgaria Stamps
1940
At the outbreak of the Second World War Bulgaria was ruled by Tsar Boris III (1918–1943). Bulgaria entered World War II in 1941 as a member of the Axis alongside Germany, Italy and Japan but did not participate in Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of Russia in Jun 1941.
The sudden death of Boris III in mid-1943 pushed the country into political turmoil as the war turned against Germany, and the communist guerrilla movement gained momentum in the country. The government of Bogdan Filov subsequently failed to achieve peace with the Allies.
Bulgaria did not comply with Soviet demands to expel German forces from its territory, resulting in a declaration of war and an invasion by the USSR in September 1944. The communist-dominated Fatherland Front took power, ended participation in the Axis Alliance and joined the Allied side until the war ended. Bulgaria suffered little war damage and the Soviet Union demanded no reparations.
Michel 375 and 376
"Tsar Boris III"
Issued 10th Feb 1940. These stamps were printed photogravure and are perf K12¾.
Michel Block 377-388
"Aircraft and Landscapes"
Issued 15th Jan 1940. These stamps were printed photogravure and are perf K13.
Michel 389 and 390
"100th Anniversary of Stamps"
Issued 19th May 1940. These stamps were printed photogravure and are perf K13.
Michel 391 to 394
"Incorporation of the Southern Dobruja"
Issued 20th Sep 1940. These stamps were printed photogravure and are perf 13.
Michel 395 to 400
"Tsar Boris III"
Issued 22nd Sep 1940. These stamps were printed typography and are perf K13.
Michel 401 to 406
"National Relief"
Issued 23rd Nov 1940. These stamps were printed photogravure and are perf K13.
Michel 407 to 411
"Agriculture"
Issued 22nd Nov 1940 to 1942. These stamps were printed typography and are perf K13.
Michel 412 to 423
"Agriculture"
Issued 7th Oct 1940 to 1944. These stamps were printed typography and are perf K13.
Michel 424 and 425
"500th Anniversary of Book Printing"
Issued 16th Dec 1940. These stamps were printed photogravure and are perf K13.
