Lot 10131 – URGA: 1905 Native cover to Kalgan, franked with 4k

URGA: 1905 Native cover to Kalgan, franked with 4k and 3k paying the single rate, tied by Urga 13.I.05 type 4var cds (with “13” misplaced), the earliest date recorded of this constant cds variety, fine. Note: Origin of cancel illustration in “Stamps of the Russian Empire Used Abroad” p.316 fig.444 by Tchilinghirian & Stephen Provenance: Ex Tolman