1860's Hong Kong Queen Victoria Issues 
Used In The Philippines


1868 JANUARY 12:  MANILA to MASSACHUSETTS

Via HONG KONG  - SUEZ - ALEXANDRIA - MARSEILLES -
LONDON - SOUTHAMPTON - NEW YORK - BOSTON

Hong Kong "B62" barrel postmarks and January 12 datestamp on reverse. P&O Line to London.
German Lloyd Line for Atlantic crossing to New York, then by bag to Boston.

Forwarding Agent: RUSSELL & STURGIS, MANILA

54c Franking for 3/4 oz. weight: Computed at 50c Hong Kong  to Europe
and 4c Trans-Atlantic rate. Charged 3c upon arrival for Inland Delivery.

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