1925 (29 Dec) Cover from TSETSERLIG to Kalgan, franked 5c and 20c (Mongolia) canceled with the Tsetserlig postmark and one 1c, six 2c and one 5c postage due stamps (China) canceled with the Kalgan postmark. Transit postmark Ulan Bator January 5, 1926. Mongolian foreign letter rate and China rate paid

Asia / Mongolia

Catalog: Scott 32, 33, J44, J45, J47

Condition: Used.

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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World

Auction 50

April 14 - 25, 2026

United States , Black Mountain , NC

Auction presents an exceptional selection of highly specialized collections - Germany, Russia, Poland, Ukraine, China, Mongolia, and The World.

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China - Manchurian Local Overprints

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Germany 1871-1945: Varieties, Semi-Official Airmails, Postal History

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German Colonies & Offices Abroad

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Third Reich & Italy Propaganda: Illustrated Postcards

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Odessa: Charity Covers & Cinderellas

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Russia & Area Cinderellas and Revenues

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Russian Offices Abroad

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