cover 1844 (31 Jan.) wrapper (filing crease at right) from Manila to Bombay then redirected to London "via Marseilles", the back flap bears a faint yet clear strike of the rare "SINGAPORE/SHIP LETTER/1844 Mar/Bearing" datestamp in black, the flap opens well to display this mark, also Bombay and London transit marks. A good example of this rare marking, only about ten examples recorded. Photo
cover 1844 (31 Jan.) wrapper (filing crease at right) from Manila to Bombay then redirected to London "via Marseilles", the back flap bears a faint yet clear strike of the rare "SINGAPORE/SHIP LETTER/1844 Mar/Bearing" datestamp in black, the flap opens well to display this mark, also Bombay and London transit marks. A good example of this rare marking, only about ten examples recorded. Photo

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cover 1844 (31 Jan.) wrapper (filing crease at right) from Manila to Bombay then redirected to London "via Marseilles", the back flap bears a faint yet clear strike of the rare "SINGAPORE/SHIP LETTER/1844 Mar/Bearing" datestamp in black, the flap opens well to display this mark, also Bombay and London transit marks. A good example of this rare marking, only about ten examples recorded. Photo