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1911 Red band cover franked on reverse with Russia 1909 7k tied by URGA 1 MONGOLII ZAGR.P.K. 'a' Type 6 datestamp, alongside 'Via Kalgan ...' (Kalgan Type 5) elaborate red Cyrillic script handstamp

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1911 Red band cover franked on reverse with Russia 1909 7k tied by URGA 1 MONGOLII ZAGR.P.K. 'a' Type 6 datestamp, alongside 'Via Kalgan ...' (Kalgan Type 5) elaborate red Cyrillic script handstamp
Condition: Used.
Type: Postal History
Lot sold:
$275
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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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