"1911 (16 Nov) Red band cover sent from Urga (Type 6 datestamp) to Kalgan (Type 5 datestamp, 29.12.1911). Cancellation and dispatch double-ring postmarks of the Russian post office in Urga (on the back side), serial ""a"", used in 1908-1916"

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"1911 (16 Nov) Red band cover sent from Urga (Type 6 datestamp) to Kalgan (Type 5 datestamp, 29.12.1911). Cancellation and dispatch double-ring postmarks of the Russian post office in Urga (on the back side), serial ""a"", used in 1908-1916."

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Rare Stamps and Postal History Auction #45

Auction 45

June 16 - 27, 2025

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 1 - 542

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Zemstvo: Russian Rural Post

Lots 543 - 1192

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Russian Empire, Wenden, Charity Letter Sheets

Lots 1193 - 1360

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Russian Offices Abroad: China, Mongolia, Levant, Crete

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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

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Germany: WWI Occupations, German States, Territories, Revenues

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Germany: WWII Occupations, Legions, Field Post, Propaganda

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