Gambia. (France). 1860. Stamp-less envelope written from Bordeaux addressed to 'Albreda, Riviere de Gambie' cancelled by Bordeaux/ 32 date stamp in red '21st Mars 40' with boxed 'P.P.' in red on face, endorsed 'via Plymouth' with London/Paid transit 'Mr 23' and rated '1' in m/s with '8' Decimes' pre-paid sent on the "S.S. Cleopatra". Very rare item of incoming mail from France to Gambia.