cover 1872 XU5 to Philadelphia via Alexandria (8.4) and Paris (6.4) bearing Siege 40c. (2) and Ceres 25c. pairs (4), cancelled "5089" and showing adjacent cogwheel "JAFFA/SYRIE" d.s. (6.4), red "LONDON/PAID" c.d.s. (16.4) and framed "PD" over which red "2/CENTS" h.s. has been struck; the XU5 has a tear at foot and the stamps have a few small faults. A charming and delightful cover. Photo.