Lot
570 
Hong Kong, 1857 Manila to Salem, Mass. Folded letter from Manila, 10 May, "per Soledad to China", with oval "Forwarded By Lyall Still & Co Hong Kong" on back (Rowe 1996 value: 5/10), plus very good "Hong Kong 24 My 1857" type 9 cds, and "London Jy-14 57" transit cds. On front, manuscript 18 cents GB debit, "New-York Am Pkt Jul 29" cds, and NY Exchange Office 39 cents hand-stamp, Winter type 315, earlier than recorded (Oct 57 - Jul 61). Total of 39c due from addressee for up to ¼ ounce letter sent via Marseille, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $1,250