Stamps and Postal History of Spain, featuring China, Colombia – Prephilatelic Spanish period –, British Colonies, Japan, Portugal and Switzerland

MALAYA. 1857. Seaman´s envelope written on board H.M.S. Amethyst in Singapore (manuscript on reverse) and endorsed ´From W.J. Willis R.M. on board H.M. Ship Amethyst´ sent at soldiers and seaman´s rate bearing Great Britain 1 d. red (SG 40) tied by transit in London addressed to DEVON with LORRINGTON arrival on reverse. Scarce item of mail from Singapore.