cover 1874 (12 May) envelope to Paris (10.7 arrival) bearing Japan 1s. blue vertical pair (one affected by tear) and tied by native c.d.s., in combination with France 1871-75 Cèrés large figures 5c. and 80c., small figures 15c. bistre horizontal strip of three, all cancelled by gros chiffres "5118" and with matching Yokohama despatch c.d.s. adjacent, Japanese f.a.c. cachet and red framed "PD" alongside; some other faults affect both cover and adhesives, however a highly desirable and rare franking. Photo in colour