Lot
556 
Hong Kong, 1850 Boston to Manila. Folded letter, apparently sent outside mail from United States to Great Britain, with "Liverpool Paid Ja 22 1850" cds, and London "Paid 23 Jan 23 1850" cds. Manuscript 2/2 overpaid the 1/10 rate for a ¼ ounce letter sent via Marseille, so apparently included an additional 4d GB ship letter or inland fee, part "Hong Kong" transit cds on reverse, and nearly complete Manila Iss Philips 30 Mar 1850 Baeza cds on front, with manuscript "2" Reales for up to a ½ ounce letter from Europe or US. This 2 Reales ship letter / inland fee is later than recorded by Peterson & Lewis as having been applied in manuscript (10 Mar 1850), Apparently extraneous "E. A. Hebevel / Aug 7th 1907" on back flap, but a very early packet letter from US to Philippines, Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $800