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1915 (24 Nov) Censored cover sent from Urga (Mongolia) to Wiborg (Russian Finland) franked with 10k tied by Urga Type 7 datestamp, rare censor black handstamp

Russia & Soviet Union / Offices in China
1915 (24 Nov) Censored cover sent from Urga (Mongolia) to Wiborg (Russian Finland) franked with 10k tied by Urga Type 7 datestamp, rare censor black handstamp
Condition: Used.
Type: Postal History
Lot sold:
$200
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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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