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Auction: 26014 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 5591

(x) Philippines
Incoming Mail
Great Britain: 1864 (25 Feb.) Buse & Streth entire letter to Manila "Via Marseille & India" bearing 1852-64 4d. vermilion and 1/- green tied by London "4" barred ovals with manuscript "1" in red crayon and Manila handstruck "2" alongside; the side flap (which opens for display) bears London despatch, Hong Kong c.d.s. (11.4) in blue and the double-ring "manila/*" c.d.s. (16.4); a horizontal folding crease runs through the 4d. adhesive and the cover with light, overall ageing

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Estimate
£200 to £250

Starting price
£140