1867 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS QUEEN VICTORIA ISSUES
USED IN THE PHILIPPINES

- 32 CENTS RATE -


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