1857: MANILA
to CADIZ
Philatelic
period folded letter from Matia of Manila to their office in Cadiz.
Carried privately
to Hong Kong where forwarded to another agent in Gibraltar
by Lyal Still
& Co showing (unusually) their numbered h/s at front.
"Paid at Hong
Kong" Crown Circle in red on the side.
Endorsed "Via
Suez" and rated 3/8d.
Cherrystone
Auction. Realized $700.00