Lot
865 
Philippines, 1857 (22 Apr) Folded Letter from Sres Matia Menchacatore & Co. in Manila to Their Office in Cadiz, Spain, via an agent in Gibraltar, endorsed "Via Suez", forwarded by Lyal Still and Co. (oval cachet) in Hong Kong and showing (unusually) their numbered handstamp at front with fine "Paid at Hong Kong" crowned circle in red, also a Hong Kong date stamp in black, plus transit markings from Malta and Gibraltar, rated 3/8d in crayon, scarce and attractive item. Estimate $750 - 1,000.