Lot 1873
1873
cover -- 1898 (6 June) envelope (235x132mm.; light filing creases and end flap removed) to U.S.A., bearing Philippines 1898 6c. blue pair, 20c. maroon and Hong Kong 1891 10c. purple on red horizontal strip of four (one with faults), each tied by Hong Kong c.d.s. A marvellous showpiece recorded by Webb. Photo

Details
cover -- 1898 (6 June) envelope (235x132mm.; light filing creases and end flap removed) to U.S.A., bearing Philippines 1898 6c. blue pair, 20c. maroon and Hong Kong 1891 10c. purple on red horizontal strip of four (one with faults), each tied by Hong Kong c.d.s. A marvellous showpiece recorded by Webb. Photo
Provenance
George E. Burghard, 1961
George C. Dyer, 1985
Ellery Denison, 1988
Further details
Note: The Spanish-American war broke out on 21st. April 1898 and culminated in the destruction of the Spanish fleet off Manila. Manila was occupied by the United States forces on 13th. August 1898.

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