cover 1859 (21 Sept.) entire docketed as from "Manila" and addressed to Bolton, marked "Via Marseilles", bearing 1856 4a. black pair, one bisected diagonally clearly tied by "B/172" obliterator and showing, on reverse, clear "SINGAPORE/P.O." c.d.s. and "FORWARDED BY/MARTIN DYCE & CO/SINGAPORE" oval cachet, both in red, and arrival c.d.s. (11.11). A very rare franking ostensibly from Manila. B.P.A. Certificate (1987). Photo
cover 1859 (21 Sept.) entire docketed as from "Manila" and addressed to Bolton, marked "Via Marseilles", bearing 1856 4a. black pair, one bisected diagonally clearly tied by "B/172" obliterator and showing, on reverse, clear "SINGAPORE/P.O." c.d.s. and "FORWARDED BY/MARTIN DYCE & CO/SINGAPORE" oval cachet, both in red, and arrival c.d.s. (11.11). A very rare franking ostensibly from Manila. B.P.A. Certificate (1987). Photo

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cover 1859 (21 Sept.) entire docketed as from "Manila" and addressed to Bolton, marked "Via Marseilles", bearing 1856 4a. black pair, one bisected diagonally clearly tied by "B/172" obliterator and showing, on reverse, clear "SINGAPORE/P.O." c.d.s. and "FORWARDED BY/MARTIN DYCE & CO/SINGAPORE" oval cachet, both in red, and arrival c.d.s. (11.11). A very rare franking ostensibly from Manila. B.P.A. Certificate (1987). Photo