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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

Russia & Soviet Union / Offices in China

"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
Lot sold:
$900
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Rare Stamps and Postal History Auction #45
Auction 45
June 16 - 27, 2025
United States United States , Black Mountain , NC

45th 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, Poland, and The World. Shipping from the United States office.

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Lots 543 - 1192
Closed on Jun 17
Russian Empire, Wenden, Charity Letter Sheets
Lots 1193 - 1360
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Russian Offices Abroad: China, Mongolia, Levant, Crete
Lots 1361 - 1711
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Lots 1712 - 2331
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