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1915 (Aug) cover to Elizabeth V. Kozlov, wife of famous Russian explorer P. K. Kozlov, discoverer of Kara Khoto, in Urga (Type 7a datestamp) franked with 10k tied by PETROGRAD d 15 d datestamp, ms. 'Via Troitskosavsk'

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"1915 (August) cover to Elizabeth V. Kozlov, wife of the famous Russian explorer Col. P.K. Kozlov, discoverer of Kara Khoto, in Urga (URGA V MONGOLII ""b"" backstamp) franked with Russia 10k tied by PETROGRAD d 15 d datestamp, ms. ""Via Troitskosavsk, Trans-Baikal Oblasť"" (at Russia/Mongolia border) Inward mail is very scarce, especially to a woman."
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Rare Stamps and Postal History Auction #46
Auction 46
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United States United States , Black Mountain , NC

46th Philatelic Auction from Oldlouis Auctions.

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