1867 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS QUEEN VICTORIA ISSUES
USED IN THE PHILIPPINES

- 32 CENTS RATE -


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.