Philippines. (France). 1880. Envelope addressed to the 'French Scientific Mission in Manila, Philippines, c/o le Consul de France' bearing French Type "Sage' Yvert 45, 35c violet/ yellow tied by Montastruc/ Haute Garonne double ring '23rd Oct 80', endorsed 'via Espannoles' and on the train with 'Toulouse a Cette' T.P.O. and Marseille transit with Manila (Spanish) arrival on reverse '8th Dec 80'.
Lovely item from the correspondence of Monsieur St. Pol Lias and de la Croix of the French Scientific Mission to Sumatra and Perak.
Very scarce item of destination mail from France.