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Lot# 5263 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 5263 Philippines

    Mariana Islands 1899: Philippines 2 c. blue-green and 8 c. sepia-brown, surcharged in violet (Edifil 1+5), used on 1899 single rate cover to Manila, Philippines tied by oval "GOBIERNO P.M. / YSLAS MARIANAS" handstamp in brown. Reverse with "MIL. STA. No. 1 MANILA PHIL. ISL'DS / REC'D" datestamp (Dec 11) in black. File fold well away from the adhesives, lower back flap missing but a very rare cover.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF