cover 1874 (July) envelope to Paris (9.9 arrival) bearing 1871-75 Cérès 5c. horizontal pairs (2) and large figures 80c., all cancelled "5118" and with smudged Yokohama c.d.s. below, additionally bearing Japan Cherry Blossom 1s. horizontal pair cancelled by c.d.s.; the envelope has been cleaned to reduce staining, some of which is still present. A colourful and appealing franking from the "Lebon" correspondence. Photo in colour on back cover