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1931 Mongolia, Violet overprints, Ex Dr. Orth

Asia / Mongolia
Catalog: Michel 35 - 39
Catalog value: $255
Condition: MH, No gum (*). Signed.
Lot sold:
$150
18 bids
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Rare Stamps and Postal History of The World
Auction 50
April 14 - 25, 2026
United States 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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Mongolia Rare Stamps & Postal History
Lots 899 - 1103
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China - Manchurian Local Overprints
Lots 1104 - 1515
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Germany 1871-1945: Varieties, Semi-Official Airmails, Postal History
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Germany: Danzig, Memel, Saar & Joinings
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Third Reich & Italy Propaganda: Illustrated Postcards
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