cover -- 1865 E.L. to France, bearing Empire 10c. and 40c. with unclear large figures cancellation, fine strike of "ALEXANDRETTE/SYRIE" c.d.s. (14 March) alongside, also 1874 XU5 from Paris to U.S.A. bearing Ceres large figures 30c. (2 singles, pair and strip of four) tied by Etoile "18" cancellations, some faults