cover ALEXANDRETTE: 1862 (14 Nov.) XU5 to Paris, bearing Empire imperf. 10c. and 40c. tied by good strikes of Gros Chiffres "5079", showing blue "POSTE FRANCAISE/D'ALEP" and black "ALEXANDRETTE" c.d.s alongside, light vertical crease at right just crosses 40c., still fine and attractive. Photo