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1918 (24 Jun) International censored cover from Пловдивъ (Plovdiv, Bulgaria) to Zurich (Switzerland), franked with 25st (Bulgaria), canceled by Пловдивъ postmark. Via Sofia (Bulgaria). Red censored cachet "Цензурна Комисия София" what means "Censorship Commission Sofia". Arrive in Zurich July 8, 1918

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Cover Censorship, Censor Postal History
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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World
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