Ref: DR18738
- £175.00
Mauritius. (Ceylon Steamer Letter). 1849. Stamp-less folded letter written in French from Port Louis dated '18th Sept 49', addressed to Bordeaux cancelled by bold (Crown) 'Mauritius GPO/ Sp 22 1849' with framed 'Packet', endorsed 'Via Ceylon' and 'Packet "Briton Queen" with Colombo/ Steamer Letter' on reverse, French entry cachet 'Indies Or. 1 Marseille 1' in red (Salles 730), Bordeaux arrival '21st Nov' and charged '20' in m/s for double postage.
Attractive cover.
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