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**Rare Vintage 1951 Communist Stalin-Era Real Photo Postcard - Sea Garden Entrance, Varna (Stalin), Bulgaria**
Up for sale is an authentic, highly collectible original vintage real photo postcard (RPPC) dated 1951 from Bulgaria. The front image showcases the monumental, classic colonnade entrance to the famous **Sea Garden** (Морската градина) in the coastal city of Varna.
Crucially for political and historical collectors, this card was produced during the brief window when the city of Varna was officially renamed in honor of the Soviet leader, making this a rare piece of **Stalinist propaganda/era history**. The front caption reads in both Bulgarian Cyrillic and French:
* **"Сталинъ. Входа на морската градина"**
* **"Stalin. L'entrée du Jardin de mer"**
* **Catalog Number:** `5.93` printed on the lower left.
The reverse side features a divided back with beautiful, legible handwritten ink context from the early Cold War era:
* **Date:** Clearly dated at the top: **"6.II.1951 г."** (February 6, 1951).
* **Location Inscription:** Headed with the city name **"Сталин"** (Stalin).
* **Bulgarian Correspondence:** A personal message that reads: *"На др. Вълев, поздрави от морето и мен, Вера"* (To Comrade Valev, greetings from the sea and from me, Vera).
* **Publisher Logo:** Features the early communist Bulgarian state publishing house stamp at the bottom center (Наука и Изкуство / Science and Art).
* **Condition:** Vintage pre-owned condition. The postcard is unposted (no postal stamp or cancel mark) but contains the handwritten letter described above. The front face is clean with sharp image contrast and no major creases. The edges are solid, with only minor age-related uniform toning and light handling wear on the back paper. Please view both high-resolution pictures closely to judge the exact physical state.
**Shipping & Handling:**
* Shipped in a protective, acid-free sleeve.
* Packaged securely inside a rigid hardboard mailer or cardboard-backed envelope to guarantee it arrives completely flat and undamaged.
* Combined shipping is available if you buy multiple items! Please wait for a combined invoice before paying.
