Book Bulgarian Orders and Medals 1879 - 2002 with Price Guide (catalogue prices of 2002)
Author: Professor Petko PAVLOV. 355 pages in colour!
Dimensions: 13.40 inch x 9.50 inch
Language:Bilingual English and Bulgarian
Cont.: 1. The principality of Bulgaria (1879-1886)
2. The Kingdom of Bulgaria (1918-1946)
3. Republic of Bulgaria (1946-1991)
4. Republic of Bulgaria (after 1991)
Perfect reference guide for the Bulgarian militaria collector.
Condition: new
Only 500 copies were printed! Luxury edition.
one of the biggest collectors of Bulgarian awards.
Printed in: March, 2003 Sofia Pages: 360 pp., hard cover, Large size 34 x 24 cm/ 13. 3'' x 9. 4''
Language: Parallel text in English and Bulgarian.
Photos: about 900 full color pictures of the awards in their actual sizes.
This is the most luxurious Bulgarian- English edition on this subject ever printed in Bulgaria. Convenient even for collectors who possess no knowledge of Bulgarian.
It features: 1. Detailed information on the awards: The book comprises: historical reference on the awards' institution and their statute; details about the various emissions and their modifications; description of their appearance and size; miniatures for daily use; draft specimen; etc. The book also provides data of famous people who have been awarded with the insignia.
2. A total of 895 coloured photos of awards, miniatures, boxes, certificates, etc. were included in the book.. In fact, the photos were made specifically for the book; they are in scale 1:1. Some of the royal distinctions' photos are published for the very first time.
3. Structure of the book: the study and description of the various awards is chronological, comprising two sections: Orders and Medals. The author follows the development and changes each award has undergone from its creation till present days. A major part of the descriptions and photos comprising the book are based on the author's collection.