cover 1856 (Dec.) envelope to Holland with manuscript notation on flap indicating Batavia as the origin, marked "per overland mail via Marseilles", bearing 1855 8a. carmine on blue glazed paper tied by "B/172" obliterator and showing, on reverse, part "SINGAPORE/P.O." c.d.s., Paris transit (29.1) and arrival datestamps; the cover a little soiled and worn at edges. Photo
cover 1856 (Dec.) envelope to Holland with manuscript notation on flap indicating Batavia as the origin, marked "per overland mail via Marseilles", bearing 1855 8a. carmine on blue glazed paper tied by "B/172" obliterator and showing, on reverse, part "SINGAPORE/P.O." c.d.s., Paris transit (29.1) and arrival datestamps; the cover a little soiled and worn at edges. Photo

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cover 1856 (Dec.) envelope to Holland with manuscript notation on flap indicating Batavia as the origin, marked "per overland mail via Marseilles", bearing 1855 8a. carmine on blue glazed paper tied by "B/172" obliterator and showing, on reverse, part "SINGAPORE/P.O." c.d.s., Paris transit (29.1) and arrival datestamps; the cover a little soiled and worn at edges. Photo