1876 MANILA
to FRANCE
"RUSSELL &
STURGIS / MANILA black oval forwarder cachet on front.
Via Singapore
and endorsed "Via Brindisi".
Franked with
Straits Settlements 2c brown, 6c lilac and 24c green (SG 11, 13 and 16)
Tied by circle
of dots cancel. With Singapore "PAID" cds in red.
Backstamped
MARSEILLE / 76.
32c Strait
Settlements rate to France per 1/2 ounce weight
which took
effect from May 17, 1871 to January 17, 1876.
The cover
clearly indicate that the 32c rate was extended beyond its validity period.
SPECTACULAR
3-COLOR FRANKING
