cover 1841 (19 Apr.) entire letter to Marseille showing a fine strike of the boxed "PONDICHERRY/Paid" d.s. (date in manuscript) in red, transits include boxed "PAQUEBOTS/DE LA/MEDITERRANEE" in red, also similar 1843 (16 Aug.) entire letter showing circular "MALTE" disinfection h.s. and 1850 (11 March) entire letter to Bordeaux showing, on front, a very fine strike of the boxed "PONDICHERRY/Paid"" d.s. with dividing lines and date printed, in red