1905 (5 Jan) Red band cover originating at the Chinese PO at Ku Lun, with Chinese franking partially removed, forwarded by Russian PO, with 7x3k, tied by Urga cds, with Kalgan arrival in red. It was intercepted by Russians who tore off the Chinese stamps

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1905 (5 Jan) Red band cover originating at the Chinese Post Office at Ku Lun, with Chinese franking partially removed, forwarded by the Russian Post Office, with 7x3k red paying 21k, tied by Urga cds, with Kalgan arrival in red. During this period there was intense competition for business between the Chinese and Russian Post Offices. In this case, the cover was intercepted by the Russians, who tore off the Chinese franking and sent it through their post to Kalgan, cover faults, rare Sold on Cherrystone for $1,200 (+Buyer's premium)

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Auction 45

June 16 - 27, 2025

United States , Black Mountain , NC

Zemstvo, the Empire with Wenden and charity letter sheets, offices abroad, Civil War, Soviet and Tannu Tuva rarities, Ukrainian tridents of 1918 and DP camps. Germany from the Empire to the Reich, WWI and WWII occupations, legions, field post, propaganda and the world complete the sale.

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The World: Europe & Overseas

Lots 1 - 542

Closed on Jun 16

Zemstvo: Russian Rural Post

Lots 543 - 1192

Closed on Jun 17

Russian Empire, Wenden, Charity Letter Sheets

Lots 1193 - 1360

Closed on Jun 18

Russian Offices Abroad: China, Mongolia, Levant, Crete

Lots 1361 - 1711

Closed on Jun 18

Russian Civil War: Armies, Republics, Caucasus

Lots 1712 - 2331

Closed on Jun 19

RSFSR, Soviet Union, and Tannu Tuva Rare Stamps

Lots 2332 - 2560

Closed on Jun 20

The Soviet Union: Chronology

Lots 2561 - 2985

Closed on Jun 20

Ukraine: Tridents of 1918

Lots 2986 - 3497

Closed on Jun 23

Ukraine & Displaced Persons Camps in Europe

Lots 3499 - 3996

Closed on Jun 24

Germany: Empire, Weimar Republic, Third Reich

Lots 3997 - 4563

Closed on Jun 25

Germany: WWI Occupations, German States, Territories, Revenues

Lots 4564 - 5066

Closed on Jun 26

Germany: WWII Occupations, Legions, Field Post, Propaganda

Lots 5067 - 5650

Closed on Jun 27

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