Peru. (British Post Office in Peru). 1878. Envelope written from 'Sal y Rosas y Ca/ Lima' addressed to France bearing Yvert 22, 10c green tied by Lima double ring '28th Feb 78', routed via British Post Office 'Callao' with London transit and French entry cachet '3rd Avril', bold hand-struck French accountancy 'T/ 1 - 70' on face in blue, charged '23' hand-stamp with Bordeaux receiver '3rd Avril' on reverse. Very fine item sent overseas to France with French accountancy and taxed on arrival.