Lot 866
Philippines, 1858 Manila to England, 20 Oct 1858 dateline on folded letter with "2/3" manuscript rate, manuscript "via Marseille" at lower left, reverse with boxed "Singapore, Bearing" on reverse, addressed London, light file folds, F.-V.F.Estimate $250 - 350.
Lot 867
Philippines, 1863 Via Suez and England to New York, Manila, 6 Feb 1863 dateline on stampless folded letter, carried to New York, manuscript via Queenstown directive at top, Liverpool transit strike with 19 cents rocker arm and 24 handstamp accountancy markings, carried overland via Suez and from England via Cunard steamer to New York, light file creases, Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $200
Lot 868
Philippines, 1886 Manila to Alexandria, Egypt, long cover via Brindidi, adhesives tied with Parrilla cancels with "Correos-Manila' 24 August 1886" cds along side, 12 November 1886 Alexandria receiving backstamp, total of 33.75c postage overpaying 4 times overseas rate by 1.75c, a Very Fine cover, scarce multiple usage, lovely multi-franked cover.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $450