MONGOLIA

MONGOLIA MONGOLIA: 1862 (17 May) stampless letter to Rolle, Switzerland, showing on reverse a superb strike of KYAKHTA type 4 cds (Hellrigl) overstruck by some transit cds. Transit markings include framed Aus Russland / Franco hs in red, boxed P.D. in black (crossed out), boxed Schweiz / N.T.T., several rate marks applied en route with arrival cds (12 7). Very early use of this Kyakhta cds. A rarity. About 10 covers recorded.

MONGOLIA: 1862 (17 May) stampless letter to Rolle, Switzerland, showing on reverse a superb strike of KYAKHTA type 4 cds (Hellrigl) overstruck by some transit cds. Transit markings include framed 'Aus Russland / Franco' hs in red, boxed 'P.D.' in black (crossed out), boxed Schweiz / N.T.T., several rate marks applied en route with arrival cds (12 7). Very early use of this Kyakhta cds. A rarity. About 10 covers recorded.

Covers and stamps / Mongolia

£1245