Bulgaria Stamps
1942
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 437 to 441
"Freedom"
Issued 1st Jun 1942. These stamps were printed photogravure and are perf K13.
Michel 442 to 455
"Bulgarian history"
Issued 3rd Oct 1942. These stamps were printed photogravure and are perf K13.
Michel 456 to 461
"Aid for War Victims"
Issued 7th Sep 1942. These stamps were printed photogravure and are perf 13¼:12¼.
Michel 7 to 14
"Official Stamps"
Issued 1st Jun 1942. These stamps were printed photogravure and are perf K13.
Michel 13 to 20
"Packet Stamps"
Issued 7th Jan 1942. These stamps were printed photogravure and are perf K13¼:12½.
