Asia Transatlantic Mails - Foreign Mails 1854 to 1857
Sale No: 81
Lot No:341
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1854 (Feb. 18) Manila, Philippines to Boston Mass. via Hong Kong. Folded cover docketed "Manila 18th Feb '54, Russell & Sturgis", flap with Hong Kong (3.10) and red London (4.27) transit cds, manuscript "5/5" 5s5d due rating updated to "130" $1.30 debit to U.S. rating, carried by Cunard Line Canada from Liverpool Apr. 29th to Boston May 12th, "Boston, Br. Pkt., May 13" exchange backstamp and matching bold "140" due rating handstamp for ½-¾ ounces, Very Fine and rare $1.40 double-weight use from Manila. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)