1876 MANILA
to FRANCE
Via Singapore
- Brindisi. Envelope written from Manila.
Franked with
2c brown and 30c claret (SG 11 and 17), tied by circle of dots cancel.
With Singapore
"PAID" cds and "P.D." both in red.
Torn backflap
affecting Marseille June arrival postmark.
32c Strait
Settlements rate to France per 1/2 ounce weight
which took
effect from May 17, 1871 to January 17, 1876.
Both covers
clearly indicate that the 32c rate was extended beyond its validity period.