Ceylon. 1876. Envelope addressed to Wales bearing SG 127, 24c green and SG 130, 48c rose tied by 'D' bar obliterator with Jaffna / Paid in red 'Mr 30 76' on face, endorsed 'via Southampton' with Galle transit and Newton-Mont arrival 'May 9' on reverse. Very beautiful cover paying the 72 cents double letter rate via Marseille on French paquebot. Exhibition quality.