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Lot# 39 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 39 Philippines

    177c. Large cover front, 275 x 102 mm., addressed from Manila to Cadiz, travelling on the 'via Acapulco' route home to Spain, struck with superb strike of the oval framed "MA / NILA" handstamp struck in red. Three different rate annotations with '105', 156' and eventual charge of "175 Reales" due upon receipt. Small imperfections but a cover of great rarity and importance to Spanish Colonial and Philippine philately.
    Starting bid : 8,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold