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1909 (Sep) red band cover to Kalgan franked on reverse with two 1899 7k 'KITAI' overprints tied by URGA V MONGOLII ZAGR. P.K. datestamp (Type 6) with KALGANSKAYA arrival on front (Type 3), Scarce UNRECORDED markings on overprinted issues

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"1909 (September) red band cover to Kalgan franked on reverse with two 1899 7k ""KITAI"" overprints tied by URGA V MONGOLII ZAGR. P.K. datestamps (Type 6) with KALGANSKAYA arrival on front (Type 3). Both rare markings, and Thilingirian lists no examples of this cancel on overprinted issues, even off cover."
Condition: Used.
Type: Postal History
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Rare Stamps and Postal History Auction #42
Auction 42
February 3 - 14, 2025
United States United States , Black Mountain , NC

42th Philatelic Auction from Oldlouis Auctions. A lot of unique specialized collections are presented. The rarest stamps and postal history items of all periods of Russia, Ukraine, Germany, United States, Poland, and The World.

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