cover 1839 (21 Mar.) entire letter to Calcutta, readdressed to Baring Brothers in London and redirected locally, showing framed "INDIA" in red with, on reverse, fair framed "PENANG/Paid" d.s. in red overstruck by circular "Forwarded/Bond & Co./Calcutta" and London d.s. (20.7), framed "CALCUTTA/SHIP LETTER/Bearing" d.s. (30.4) and framed "CALCUTTA/STEAM LETTER/Paid." d.s. in red (30.5); some small faults and wear along folds, nevertheless full of character. Photo