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1905 Scarce Russian post office in Mongolia picture postcard from Ulyasutai (datestamp and sign on back) via Urga to Harbin, franked with 3k tied by black Urga cds

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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World
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April 14 - 25, 2026
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