cover FRENCH POST OFFICES: 1874 (3 Nov.) XU5 to Paris, bearing Egypt 1872-75 1pi. tied by "ALESSANDRIA" c.d.s., and France Ceres 80c. Large Figures tied by fine "5080" Gross Chiffres, showing small framed "PD" in red and arrival d.s. on reverse; a few minor stains at top and around the 1pi., otherwise fine. Photo