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Mongolia

1026

1026 1913 (31 Mar.) A red band cover from Verkhneudinsk, Transbaikal (East Siberia) triple rate registered to Kulsk (Ki-Shun area, China. On reverse, bearing Russian Coat of Arms 14k blue and red x 2, pays charges of 7k x 3 plus 7k registration fee, tied by ‘VERHNEUDINSK’ Russia P.O cds, with a appropriate label, on front with the fine strike of ‘KULSK/3.4.13’ arrival cds, a few tears at right, rare. Note: Much of East Siberia was once a 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, only a few covers have been recorded. Photo HK$ 20,000 - 30,000

Japanese Occupation of China

1027 A small selection Japan occupation mint and used, mostly with overprint on SYS or Martyrs issues, some of them with half value, including surcharged high values on SYS in mint, approx. 250. viewing recommended. Photo HK$ 800 - 1,000

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