Ceylon. (Maldives). 1878. Envelope written on board the French steamer "Sarthe" near the Maldives '6055 Lat N and 73029 Long E' dated '16th Sept 1878' addressed to France bearing Ceylon SG 127, 24c green tied by 'B' obliterator with Galle/Paid date stamp 'Oct 13', endorsed 'via Anglaise' with 'Paq. Ang V. Brind. A. Mod' French paquebot on face '16th Nov' and Paris arrival on reverse. Lovely item with eight page text of journey.