ADEN
Postal History
Handstamp types quoted are taken from "The Postal History of British Aden (1839-1967)" by Major R. W. Pratt F.R.P.S., L
Early Letters
cover 1845 (Sept.) entire letter in French headed "Aden le 29 7bre" to Paris "Par Suez" showing on face "PURIFIE AU LAZARET/MALTE" h.s. (together with disinfection slits), "PAQ ANG./MARSEILLE" c.d.s. in red and "20" (decimes) manuscript due annotation and, on reverse Br. P.O. "ALEXANDRIA" double arc d.s.
Details
cover 1845 (Sept.) entire letter in French headed "Aden le 29 7bre" to Paris "Par Suez" showing on face "PURIFIE AU LAZARET/MALTE" h.s. (together with disinfection slits), "PAQ ANG./MARSEILLE" c.d.s. in red and "20" (decimes) manuscript due annotation and, on reverse Br. P.O. "ALEXANDRIA" double arc d.s.