Malta 1883 (MR 22) envelope to Tokio, Japan, endorsed “By P&O Steamer” franked Great Britain 1880 2d. pale rose in both horizontal and vertical pairs each tied by fine  ‘A25’ duplex, Singapore and Yokohama backstamps. A remarkable combination paying double weight to a rare destination for GB used in Malta. Ex Philipps auction, 7.4.83 (£275)Malta 1883 (MR 22) envelope to Tokio, Japan, endorsed “By P&O Steamer” franked Great Britain 1880 2d. pale rose in both horizontal and vertical pairs each tied by fine  ‘A25’ duplex, Singapore and Yokohama backstamps. A remarkable combination paying double weight to a rare destination for GB used in Malta. Ex Philipps auction, 7.4.83 (£275)

1883 (MR 22) envelope to Tokio, Japan, endorsed “By P&O Steamer” franked Great Britain 1880 2d. pale rose in both horizontal and vertical pairs each tied by fine ‘A25’ duplex, Singapore and Yokohama backstamps. A remarkable combination paying double weight to a rare destination for GB used in Malta. Ex Philipps auction, 7.4.83 (£275)

£635

View more items >