Lot 183
Spanish American War, cover from Manila, Philippines to Manchester, England franked with 10¢ green & four 2¢ carmine (258, 252) paying 8¢ registry fee and double 5¢ U.P.U. letter rate; postmarked large "Philippine Sta., San Francisco, Cal., Sep 21, 1898" c.d.s. and straightline "REGISTERED" with Oct 29 London transit c.d.s.; on reverse large straightline "U-S- MILITARY. P,O, STA/ San Francisco Cal. U.S.A./ No 1 Philippines" along with Sep 26 Hong Kong transit and Oct 29 Manchester receiver; 10¢ stamp with missing corner. Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
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| Realized $650 |
