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1906 (5 June) red band cover sent from Kulun to Kalgan, franked on reverse with Russian stamps 7k. And 14k., tied by "Urga/
Pochtov. Kontora/1" cds's (Tchilinghirian type 4), repeated same cds alongside, 7k. With some toned perfs., light age toning,
nevertheless a fine triple rate usage. Ex Beckeman collection. Photo
HK$ 5,000 - 6,000
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1913 (31 Mar.) East Siberia - A red band cover from Verkhneudinsk, Transbaikal (East Siberia), triple rate reg. to Kulsk (China
Ki-Shun area), on reverse bearing Russian Arms 14k blue and red x 2, pay charges of 3 x 7k plus 7k registration, tied by
'VERKHNEUDINSK' Russia P.O. cancellation, with a appropriate registration label, on front with fine strike of 'KULSK/3.4.13'
arrival cds, rare and fine.
Much of East Siberia was once part of China, ceded to Russia in mid 19th century (Treaties of 1858 & 1860) and retained a large
population. Although the existence of a post office at Lulsk has long been known from official records, but only a few covers have
been recorded.
HK$ 40,000 - 50,000
1913
(3月31號) 東西伯利亞-紅色中條封由Verkheneudinsk,Transbaikal(東西伯利亞)三倍掛號郵資寄Kulsk(中國吉順地區),
正面貼俄羅斯軍徽票14k藍色及紅色兩枚,21k郵資及7k掛號郵資,蓋'VERKHNEUDINSK'俄羅斯客郵戳,旁附掛號標籤,正面
蓋'KULSK/3.4.13'到達戳,非常珍罕,附圖.
東西伯利亞曾經是中國一部分,於19世紀被俄羅斯佔領(1858及1860條約)Lulsk郵局雖有官方記錄,但實寄封則少有記載.可能
為孤品.
HK$ 40,000 - 50,000
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