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.

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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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Zemstvo: Russian Rural Post

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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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Russian Civil War: Armies, Republics, Caucasus

Lots 1712 - 2331

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RSFSR, Soviet Union, and Tannu Tuva Rare Stamps

Lots 2332 - 2560

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The Soviet Union: Chronology

Lots 2561 - 2985

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Ukraine: Tridents of 1918

Lots 2986 - 3497

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Ukraine & Displaced Persons Camps in Europe

Lots 3499 - 3996

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Lots 3997 - 4563

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Germany: WWI Occupations, German States, Territories, Revenues

Lots 4564 - 5066

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Germany: WWII Occupations, Legions, Field Post, Propaganda

Lots 5067 - 5650

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