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Auction: 26014 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 5584

(x) Philippines
1861 (3 May) envelope to Stuttgart, Germany "via Marseille", bearing oval "forwarded by/w m pustau & co/hong kong" in red, Marseille entry c.d.s. (25.6)and manuscript rate markings alongside, the reverse bearing Hong Kong (11.5), Paris a Strabourg (26.6) t.p.o. and oval "frankreich/uber/baden" in black; docketed as from Manila. A scarce Philippine cover to Germany. Carried by the 'Madras' from Hong Kong to Galle, the 'Bengal' from Galle to Suez and the 'Vectis' Alexandria to Marseilles.

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Sold for
£180

Starting price
£140