Lot 857
Philippines, 1841-42 Two Stampless Covers to England, 1st;1841 INDIA LETTER-COWES folded letter, Manila to Manchester via Batavia through India, dateline Manila 19 June 1841, Manchester receiving of NOV 9 1841, INDIA LETTER applied at Cowes, Isle of Wight; 2nd; folded letter from RUSSELL & STURGIS of Manila docketed January 29, 1842 to London, included printed statement of exports for 1840 and 1841 plus handwritten commercial letter, also handwritten (per) Garland Grive, rated 8 (pence) with boxed KINKSBRIDGE / SHIP LETTER handstamp in black and red, London receiving of 27 June 1842 in red (5 month transit time), both in excellent condition, Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $160