cover 1857 (24 Mar.) entire letter and 1859 (8 Apr.) entire ex the same correspondence to Marseilles, the first with "PENANG/P.O." c.d.s. in red (Type D3; earlier than recorded by Proud) on reverse, the second with similar c.d.s. in black on face, both with French entry c.d.s. in red on face | Christie's

Lot 23

cover 1857 (24 Mar.) entire letter and 1859 (8 Apr.) entire ex the same correspondence to Marseilles, the first with "PENANG/P.O." c.d.s. in red (Type D3; earlier than recorded by Proud) on reverse, the second with similar c.d.s. in black on face, both with French entry c.d.s. in red on face

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cover 1857 (24 Mar.) entire letter and 1859 (8 Apr.) entire ex the same correspondence to Marseilles, the first with "PENANG/P.O." c.d.s. in red (Type D3; earlier than recorded by Proud) on reverse, the second with similar c.d.s. in black on face, both with French entry c.d.s. in red on face