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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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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World
Auction 50
April 14 - 25, 2026
United States United States , Black Mountain , NC

Auction presents an exceptional selection of highly specialized collections - Germany, Russia, Poland, Ukraine, China, Mongolia, and The World.

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