cover 1873 (6 Oct.) "Lebon" envelope to Paris "via Brindisi" bearing pair of Cherry Blossom 1s. light blue tied by Tokyo double circle d.s. used in combination with France Ceres 25c. pair and 80c. tied by large figure "5118" and "YOKOHAMA/BAU FRANCAIS" c.d.s. with boxed "PD" on red, Japanese forwarding agent's cachet and "BAU.ANG.V.BRIND./A MOD" c.d.s, the reverse bears Yokohama double circle d.s. and Paris arrival. A good cover despite a few minor faults. Photo

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cover 1873 (6 Oct.) "Lebon" envelope to Paris "via Brindisi" bearing pair of Cherry Blossom 1s. light blue tied by Tokyo double circle d.s. used in combination with France Ceres 25c. pair and 80c. tied by large figure "5118" and "YOKOHAMA/BAU FRANCAIS" c.d.s. with boxed "PD" on red, Japanese forwarding agent's cachet and "BAU.ANG.V.BRIND./A MOD" c.d.s, the reverse bears Yokohama double circle d.s. and Paris arrival. A good cover despite a few minor faults. Photo

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